Madhav Bhandari, with over four decades in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and strong ties to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), explains the fundamental differences between the two organizations. While both share a common ideology, the RSS operates as a non-political organization focused on social causes and character development, whereas the BJP is a structured political party that contests elections and adheres to a legislative framework. Bhandari notes that the RSS has adapted to changing times more flexibly, transitioning from traditional practices to modern methods, such as holding online gatherings. He also highlights the resilience of the RSS, which has survived challenges, including a ban following Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in 1948. The BJP, having evolved from the Jana Sangh, has become India's largest political party. Bhandari asserts that both organizations maintain their core principles while adapting to contemporary challenges, with the RSS being particularly adept at this evolution.