Nagpur, Feb. 17 -- Vishwa Hindu Parishad General Secretary Milind Parande on Tuesday strongly rejected remarks by Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge questioning the financial transparency and legal status of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Parande said Kharge's comments were an attempt to undermine patriotic organisations but would not succeed in damaging their credibility.

He asserted that the RSS is fully capable of responding to any queries regarding its functioning and accused the Congress leader of making baseless allegations against Hindutva groups.

The VHP leader's response came after Kharge, speaking at a book launch event in Bengaluru, raised concerns about the sources of funding for the RSS and ...