A claim to some sort of association with the RSS is said to have become an essential element of job applications for political positions in the Yogi administration. Several applications made in the last few days for posts such as the Additional Advocate General are said to contain references to past affiliations to the Sangh. Since one can be a 'swayam sevak' without ever being active in the RSS, a few of these candidates are highlighting that they have also been pracharaks, even if for small periods of time. A pracharak shuns family life for the Sangh's service and commands greater respect in the organization.