Bengaluru, Oct. 16 -- The Karnataka cabinet today decided to restrict public activities by organisations, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), without prior permission from authorities.

The decision follows widespread concern over a recent state-wide RSS march past parade, which sparked debate within the cabinet.

Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said the move is not aimed at singling out any single organisation to avoid legal complications. "We are including all organisations and making official permission mandatory," he said.

Patil added that the cabinet is considering banning such programmes in public spaces, schools, and private venues, following a model similar to Tamil Nadu's restrictions on RSS activities...