The remarks of Mr. Radhakrishnan and its endorsement by State president Kummanam Rajaeskharan, they felt, had put the party on the defensive. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has wielded complete control over the party from the State leadership to the grassroots-level through an organisational revamp. Party leaders who had been holding pivotal positions in different strata were reportedly eased out and substituted with hardcore Sangh activists. Though upset by the move, BJP leaders resolved to remain silent fearing disciplinary action from the national leadership. The war of words is being cited as a clear instance of the growing tussle between the Sangh supporters versus the rest.

Source: The Hindu January 15, 2017 13:51 UTC