(MENAFN- Live Mint) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-Dakshin Kerala called Kerala IT professional's suspected suicide involving sexual abuse allegations“dubious and baseless” and sought a comprehensive probe.

“The unnatural death of Anandu Aji, one of our Swayamsevaks from Elikkulam at Kottayam District is very much sad and unfortunate...RSS Kottayam also demands for comprehensive investigation into the circumstances leading towards the unnatural death of Anandu Aji along with suicide note which appeared on Instagram and some Social Media Platforms, soon after his death," the statement mentioned, according to ANI.

"It contains some Dubious and baseless allegations against Sangh, which he claims as cause of his Suicide...We are of the firm opinion that an Independent inquiry will not only bring out the real cause of his unnatural death, but also ensure innocence of RSS in this unfortunate incident also,” it added.

The statement mentioned that Anandu came from a family closely connected to the Sangh, with his late father, Sri Aji, having been actively involved as a Karyakartha. It expressed condolences and support for the grieving family, along with prayers for Anandu's soul to find peace.

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Earlier, Kerala State BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that the RSS has called for a detailed investigation, alleging a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the organisation's image.

"RSS is also demanding an investigation; it is their view that there is a deep conspiracy behind this to defame the RSS. They will issue a clear statement on this issue very soon... They have said there is a conspiracy; the person was not well," Chandrasekhar said.

The incident triggered a political controversy after the Congress accused the RSS, referencing the suicide note of the IT professional.

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On Sunday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged a thorough probe into the "allegations of sexual abuse" involving the RSS. In a post on X, the Congress leader, referring to the alleged suicide message, alleged that the victim was abused by several RSS members and said the RSS leadership must act immediately on these claims.

Priyanka Gandhi stated,“The RSS must allow these allegations to be investigated fully. In his suicide message, Anandu Aji alleged that he was abused again and again by multiple members of the RSS. He clearly stated that he was not the only victim and that rampant sexual abuse is taking place in RSS camps. If true, then this is horrifying. Lakhs of young children and teenagers attend these camps all over India. The leadership of the RSS must take immediate action; they must come clean. Sexual abuse of boys is a scourge as widespread as that of girls. The code of silence around these unspeakably heinous crimes has to be broken.”

"The truth about what happens behind the curtain only comes out when incidents like Ananda's death surface, revealing a 'rotten' organisation, the RSS...,” Congress leader Pawan Khera said, according to PTI.

(With inputs from agencies)

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