Wednesday, November 30 2005 16:03 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: Washing its hands off Uma Bharati, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) today (Nov 30, 2005) virtually endorsed her suspension from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying it has always given highest priority to discipline and does not interfere in issues related to it.

"This is not an issue for the RSS to react. RSS has always given highest priority to discipline. RSS does not interfere in any issue related to discipline," its spokesman, Ram Madhav, told sources when asked about the BJP central Parliamentary Board's decision to suspend Bharti from the primary membership of the party.

The RSS, which had lobbied in her favour after her suspension last November, has distanced itself from her after she attacked its Joint General Secretary, Suresh Soni, and charged him with interfering in the party's Madhya Pradesh affairs.

Known for her brilliant oratory skills, Bharti has been a favourite of the Sangh Parivar for her 'Hindutva' stand and her role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.