Rape Trauma Behind Kerala Engineer’s Death: RSS Members Named in Final Note
A 26-year-old software engineer named Anandu Aji, originally from Thampalakad in Kottayam district, Kerala, has died by suspected suicide, sending shockwaves across the country and triggering widespread calls for a detailed investigation.
His body was discovered hanging in a lodge room in the Thampanoor area of Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday evening. Police have registered a case of “unnatural death” and initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Just before his death, Anandu had scheduled a 15-page Instagram post, which went live shortly afterward. In it, he dismissed speculation about love affairs, debt, or external pressure being the cause of his despair. Instead, he pointed to long-standing anxiety, depression, and side effects of medication. However, the most disturbing revelation in his note was his claim of repeated childhood sexual abuse—allegedly committed by members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)—which he said had left him traumatized for life.
Anandu alleged that the abuse began when he was only three or four years old, inflicted by a neighbor referred to as “NM,” a man he had regarded as a brother and relative. According to the post, NM was a known RSS-BJP worker. Over time, Anandu wrote, the abuse continued during his participation in RSS-run ITC and OTC training camps, where he said he was subjected to both sexual and physical assault. The trauma, he stated, led to severe mental illness, later diagnosed as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
In his note, Anandu issued a blunt warning: “Never befriend an RSS member—even if he is your father, brother, or son—cut them off from your life. They are poison. They are the real criminals.” He admitted having no physical evidence but declared, “My life is the proof.” He appealed to parents to educate children about good and bad touch and to build trusting relationships that encourage them to speak up about abuse.
He also defended his sister Ammu, asserting that her personal choices and inter-caste marriage had no connection with his death. He apologized to his parents for the pain his act would cause and instructed that his financial assets—including stocks, mutual funds, and digital gold—be used to settle any liabilities.
The post went viral within hours, causing a political and social uproar. Several political leaders and activists demanded a thorough and transparent probe. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra publicly urged the RSS leadership to address the allegations and cooperate with investigators. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, with many users condemning the alleged abuse and calling for justice.
Meanwhile, RSS-affiliated sources have responded by citing Anandu’s long battle with mental health issues such as OCD, anxiety, and depression. They questioned the authenticity of the post, calling for technical verification of its source, timing, and edits before drawing conclusions.
Kerala Police have launched an investigation into the allegations of abuse and the circumstances of Anandu’s death. The case has sparked a nationwide conversation on child safety, trauma, and accountability within ideological and organizational setups—raising pressing questions about how institutions handle children and survivors of abuse
Allegations of Homosexuality Against Veer Savarkar and Nathuram Godse Lack Concrete Evidence Mumbai, October 13, 2025: Allegations questioning the sexual orientation of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer Savarkar) and Nathuram Godse, specifically claims of homosexuality, have resurfaced in public discourse, but no concrete historical or documentary evidence supports these claims, according to an extensive review of historical sources, books, news, and research. The allegations, primarily rooted in rumors, political controversies, and speculative writings, have been a point of contention, particularly between political factions like Congress and BJP. Both Savarkar and Godse, known for their roles in Hindu nationalism and adherence to brahmacharya (celibacy), have no verified records indicating their personal sexual lives.The primary source of these allegations stems from the 1975 book Freedom at Midnight by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, which claimed Nathuram Godse had a singular homosexual experience with his political mentor, Veer Savarkar, before embracing celibacy (newindianexpress.com). The claim, based on unverified “belief” rather than documents or witnesses, sparked outrage. In 1976, Gopal Godse, Nathuram’s brother, filed a defamation lawsuit against the authors, calling the assertion “false and defamatory” (kreately.in). The controversial passage was subsequently removed from later editions. Additionally, MJ Akbar’s biography on Nehru described Godse as a “homosexual, fanatic, ascetic,” but provided no evidence (reddit.com). A French edition of the book labeled Savarkar as a “homosexual and opium user,” again relying on speculation.Political controversies have further fueled these claims. In 2020, a Congress Seva Dal booklet titled Veer Savarkar Kitne Veer? alleged a homosexual relationship between Godse and Savarkar, citing Freedom at Midnight (business-standard.com). The BJP and Shiv Sena condemned the booklet, while the Hindu Mahasabha retaliated with counter-allegations against Rahul Gandhi (indiatoday.in). In 2022, Lapierre reiterated in an interview that Godse “hated women” and had a homosexual relationship with Savarkar, but offered no proof (indiatoday.in). Social media platforms like Reddit have also propagated rumors of a “romantic relationship” between the two, with AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi mockingly referring to them as “Devdas-Paro” (timesofindia.indiatimes.com). In 2023, author Vikram Sampat, known for his biography on Savarkar, remarked, “If Savarkar was homosexual, what’s the harm? It’s a personal matter,” but clarified the claim as speculative (patrika.com).Historically, Savarkar (1883-1966), the founder of Hindutva, spent 27 years in Andaman’s Cellular Jail, married in 1906, and later adopted celibacy, with no evidence of his sexual life in British records or jail diaries (en.wikipedia.org). Godse (1910-1949), a follower of Savarkar and associated with RSS and Hindu Mahasabha, was raised as a girl in childhood but embraced celibacy as an adult, with no references to such allegations in his court testimony or Gopal Godse’s writings (reddit.com). Official records from NCRB, NHRC, or government archives show no mention of these claims, suggesting they are rooted in gossip or political attacks. Since homosexuality was decriminalized in India in 2018, such allegations against historical figures remain controversial without substantiation.Experts recommend referring to credible sources like Wikipedia, BBC, or Vikram Sampat’s Savarkar: A Controversial Life for accurate information, cautioning against politically motivated narratives. The lack of evidence underscores the need for careful scrutiny of such sensitive claims about historical figures’ personal lives.
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