Karnataka Govt Grants Conditional One-Time Permission for RSS March: Priyank Kharge

By A Staff Reporter

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday stated that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has been granted one-time permission by the state government to hold its proposed march in Sitapur, following an order from the High Court.

Kharge clarified that the RSS had not initially sought permission from the government but merely informed it about their intention to conduct a march. “The government has given permission to RSS in the High Court. The RSS had not sought any permission from the government. They had informed the government that they were doing a march,” he said.

He added that it took the organisation about a month to secure the necessary approvals. “Very specific instructions have been given to the RSS that no more than 300 members, no more than 55 band members, and no one from outside Sitapur will be allowed,” the minister stated.

Kharge emphasized that the approval was not a blanket authorization. “Most importantly, they can’t do as they deem fit. It is a one-time permission,” he said, underscoring that the state would closely monitor compliance with the conditions.