Prominent Social Activist and veteran journalist Vijay Shanker Chaturvedi Reveals: Over ₹76 Lakh Spent on Advertisements for RSS Centenary
Prominent social activist Vijay Shanker Chaturvedi has brought to light a significant disclosure obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, revealing that the Ministry of Culture spent ₹76,13,129 on advertisements in various print media to mark the completion of 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
In a press statement Chaturvedi stated that this information is crucial from the perspective of transparency, as it highlights how public funds are being utilized.
He emphasized that the government must ensure clear policies and accountability regarding such expenditures so that taxpayers’ money is used strictly in the public interest.
According to the official reply issued on April 13, 2026, by the AKAM Secretariat of the Ministry of Culture, New Delhi, the amount was spent on advertisements published across multiple print media platforms.
He further noted that the RTI Act empowers citizens and strengthens democratic accountability by bringing such expenditures into the public domain. Chaturvedi also called for a broader public discussion on the issue to ensure better clarity and guidelines for government spending in the future.
The letter also mentions that if the applicant is not satisfied with the response, an appeal can be filed before the First Appellate Authority.
The revelation is likely to spark debate over government spending priorities and the transparency of public fund utilization.
( The statement has been issued by senior journalist V.S.Chsturvedi, and the statement is his personal with no responsibility of UKnationnews)
