Restrictions on government officials to associate with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were lifted by through a Government of India directive on July 9, 2024. The said order was issued after detailed review of instructions issued in 1966, 1970 and 1980 by Bharat’s Home Ministry. In the process, Home Ministry or Home Office memorandums dated November 30, 1966, July 25, 1970, and October 28, 1980 were amended to allow Indian government officials to participate in RSS activities.