File fresh plea for march in K'taka: HC to RSS
Bengaluru, Oct. 20 -- The Karnataka high court on Sunday directed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to file a fresh application seeking permission to conduct its planned route march in Chittapur, Kalaburagi district, on November 2, after local authorities denied permission for an earlier event citing law and order concerns.
The order was passed during a special sitting of the court after the RSS Kalaburagi convenor, Ashok Patil, approached the bench challenging the district administration's refusal to allow the march originally scheduled for October 19.
The executive magistrate had rejected the organisation's application on October 18, stating that multiple groups -- including the Bhim Army and the Indian Dalit Panthers -- had also sought permission to hold processions along the same route the same day. Officials denied all requests, citing potential disruption to public order. Chittapur, notably, is the home constituency of state minister Priyank Kharge.
The court ruling came a day after Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah warned people against associating with the RSS and "Sanatanis". Hearing the plea, Justice MS Kamal asked the petitioner if the march could be rescheduled. Senior advocate Arun Shyam, representing the RSS, said November 2 would be a suitable date. Advocate General Shashikiran Shetty, appearing for the state, assured the court that the administration would identify a designated location for the event. Following submissions from both sides, the court directed the RSS to submit a new application specifying the route, place, and time....
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