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RSS seeks clarity from BJP on Varanasi seat issue

Bangalore: RSS today said it is worried about reported Varanasi seat row between BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and senior leader Murali Manohar Joshi, but was confident that the party would solve it."We are

Asked about the Sangh's stand on whether senior leaders like L K Advani should contest elections, he said RSS cannot direct the party (BJP), but can only give an indication.

However, young people should be given an opportunity to render service to the nation with their youthful energy. At the same time, it is beneficial to have the guidance of senior leaders, Joshi said.

On Aam Aadmi Party, he said RSS will go with any organisation or political party if it was capable of fighting corruption. "However time will prove who is right or wrong."

On giving minority tag to the Jain community, Joshi said anything which divides society was unacceptable to RSS.

"Jainism cannot be separated from Hinduism. Jainism is separated from Hinduism based on rituals and religious tenets but not culturally," he said.