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RSS march was earlier denied due to possible law and order issues in Karnataka.
RSS pracharaks carried out a route march in Bengaluru city. (Image: News18)
The Gulbarga Bench of the Karnataka High Court on Sunday granted permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold its route march in Chittapur on November 2, which was earlier denied due to possible law and order issues.
The decision came after a petition by Ashok Patil, convenor of RSS Kalaburagi, challenged the authorities’ failure to act on an earlier request to conduct the march.
During the hearing, Justice M.G.S. Kamal questioned the state government on how it intended to accommodate and manage such events, emphasising the importance of respecting everyone’s sentiments. The court’s order paves the way for the RSS to proceed with its planned march under regulated conditions.
Chittapur, the constituency of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, has once again become a political focal point after the High Court intervened in a dispute over permission for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) proposed route march. Initially scheduled for October 19, the march was denied permission by local authorities citing law and order concerns. The RSS, represented by petitioner Ashok Patil, later requested November 2 as an alternative date.
Court Directs RSS To Reapply
Hearing the matter, the Karnataka High Court directed the petitioner to resubmit the application to the district (zilla) authorities, instructing officials to reconsider the request. The court also scheduled a further hearing for October 24, asking the government to clarify how it plans to handle the matter while ensuring that “everyone’s sentiments are respected.”
What Petitioner Said?
Speaking to News18, Ashok Patil said the court noted that 259 RSS Path Sanchalans had taken place across Karnataka peacefully. “The bench observed that if all other processions have been conducted without incident, there is no reason why it should not be allowed in Chittapur as well,” he said.
Patil added that despite submitting the permission request on October 13, the local authorities kept raising queries until the last moment. “We have already held twelve similar programmes in Chittapur and completed events across 154 mandals. We are confident the authorities will grant permission for November 2,” he said.
The state government had recently issued an order restricting the use of public and government properties for events organised by private groups such as the RSS.
The court’s upcoming hearing on October 24 will determine whether the organisation can go ahead with its proposed event in Chittapur.
Rohini Swamy, Associate Editor at News18, has been a journalist for nearly two decades in the television and digital space. She covers south India for News18’s digital platform. She has previously worked with t…Read More
Rohini Swamy, Associate Editor at News18, has been a journalist for nearly two decades in the television and digital space. She covers south India for News18’s digital platform. She has previously worked with t… Read More
Karnataka, India, India
October 19, 2025, 12:56 IST
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