Sources inform me the "pressure" on @sannekurz consisted of nothing more than contacting her to politely inform her about HSS/#RSS ideology. She was glad to be informed, will disassociate from all future events, & deserves applause & gratitude for her openness to learn & act.
Outside of South Asian community, such lack of knowledge about #RSS is typical & unsurprising. HSS presents itself as a benign religious organization, while RSS is careful to avoid any international awareness of its level of influence in India — or its historical link to Nazis
Unfortunately, not all German politicians who are informed about Nazi-inspired #RSS are open to listening, learning, & taking a principled stand. @AmbLindnerIndia is a classic example. #AngelaMerkel's envoy in India knows who holds the power there.
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As @Jerusalem_Post reported: "#RSS is a controversial, extremist paramilitary-style volunteer organization connected to India's ruling #BJP. It shares fascist ideology supporting Hindu nationalism and anti-Christian an anti-Muslim beliefs." #ResignLindner
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@AmbLindnerIndia's #RSS visit prompted German politician @tpflueger to state: "Dieses Treffen des deutschen Botschafters in Indien Walter J. Lindner mit der RSS in Nagpur wurde als Aufwertung der RSS verstanden und ist politisch hoch problematisch."
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Germany's @AmbLindnerIndia remains despite extensive media coverage of his controversial #RSS visit & nearly 5000 signatures on petition for his recall. It's not too late. Please sign & share petition. Tell Germany Nazi-inspired RSS will not be tolerated.
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From petition: "@AmbLindnerIndia (Germany's ambassador to India) visited HQ of #RSS in Nagpur, Maharashtra. His visit condones RSS paramilitary as well as its ideological/institutional inspiration by European fascist movements like those of Hitler's Germany & Mussolini's Italy."
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