The RSS and khaki shorts: a short history of Indian Sangh's earlier uniforms
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a Hindu nationalist group that was established in 1925. It is an aristocratic organization that has evolved from its foundational traditions and now has a head office in Delhi, and branches all over India, It also has several foreign branches in other nations. Its members are known as "swayamsevaks," and its membership is estimated to be between 10 and 20 million people. They have their own uniforms as well! The khaki shorts have been worn since 1936 when a young RSS member was given short trousers as part of his school uniform. Dr. Hedgewar, a well-known designer, created the RSS uniform to represent simplicity and commitment. It is also said that khaki shorts were easier to wash than trousers, which is why they were popular with the RSS volunteers, who had to work hard in the fields of rural India. What is RSS? RSS stands for 'Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh', which is a group of volunteer paramilitary Hindus. RSS was an organiz