The Calcutta HC judge, Chitta Ranjan Dash, disclosed in his goodbye address that he is a member of the RSS.

In a heartfelt farewell speech at the Calcutta High Court, Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash expressed his gratitude to his colleagues and the legal community as he retired from his position as a judge on Monday. He humbly shared that he was a proud member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a fact that may not sit well with some individuals. Despite this, he declared that he would gladly return to the organization if they ever needed his help or if there was any task he was capable of accomplishing.

Justice Dash acknowledged that his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh began during his childhood and continued throughout his youth. He credited the organization for instilling in him the values of courage, integrity, and a strong sense of patriotism. He also emphasized that his membership had never been used for personal gain or career advancement, as it goes against the principles of the organization.

Although he had distanced himself from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for 37 years due to his professional commitments, Justice Dash stated that he never forgot the lessons he learned from the organization. He affirmed that he treated everyone equally, regardless of their social status or political affiliations. To him, justice was about empathy and fairness, and he believed that the law should be flexible to serve the cause of justice.

Justice Dash's journey in the legal field began in his home state of Odisha, where he completed his schooling and higher education. He graduated in law in 1985 and went on to become an advocate in 1986. He also served as an additional standing counsel for the state government before joining the Orissa Superior Judicial Service in 1999. In October 2009, he was appointed as an additional judge of the Orissa High Court and eventually transferred to the Calcutta High Court in June 2022.

In his parting words, Justice Dash stated that he was ready to return to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh if the need ever arose, as he had always lived a life of integrity and believed in the principles of the organization. He expressed his firm belief that being a member of a good organization does not make one a bad person and that he was proud to be a part of it. As he bid farewell to his colleagues and the legal fraternity, Justice Dash left behind a legacy of fairness, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice.

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