Israeli researcher Yeshaya Rosenman says RSS visit challenged western media portrayal of organisation

Yeshaya Rosenman, an Israeli researcher based in Jerusalem, says his interactions with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) introduced him to the grassroots of Indian society. He has praised the organisation’s emphasis on hard work and dedication, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an example of advancement through merit and achievement. Rosenman is among the contributors to Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a book published to mark the organisation’s centenary.

His contribution compares Indian and Israeli societies and cultures and seeks to encourage greater engagement…