Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Oct 20 (NationPress) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has recently put forth a new request to the deputy commissioner of Kalaburagi district, aiming to secure permission for its centennial foot march in Chittapur on November 2, in response to an order from the Karnataka High Court.

The region of Chittapur is represented by the state minister for RDPR, IT, and BT, Priyank Kharge, who is the son of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Senior officials from the RSS submitted their request via email and WhatsApp after a delegation was unable to hand-deliver the petition due to the deputy commissioner's absence.

“The Kalaburagi Bench has instructed me to submit a new application to you, seeking permission for the RSS foot march scheduled on November 2 in Chittapur,” stated Ashok V Patil, a senior RSS leader, in the official request.

Patil mentioned that despite visiting the official residence, the deputy commissioner did not accept the application.

“In adherence to the High Court’s directive, I went to the district collector’s office, but no officials were available. Thus, I proceeded to your official residence to present the new application. However, you did not accept it even though you were present,” Patil explained.

The Karnataka High Court has granted the RSS permission to conduct its centenary foot march in Chittapur on November 2, instructing the organizers to submit a new application. The court has also directed the state government to consider the request and postponed the matter until October 24.

The Kalaburagi Bench issued this order while addressing the petition on an urgent basis. The plea was made by Ashok Patil, the RSS leader for the Kalaburagi district, contesting the authorities’ refusal to allow the march despite fulfilling the required protocols.

This case was heard by a bench led by Justice MGS Kamal. Senior attorney Arun Shyam, representing the petitioner, informed the court that the initial application was submitted to the police on October 13 and then to the executive magistrate on October 17, but was denied on October 19.

The government’s counsel argued that the refusal was due to concerns over law and order, as groups like the Bhim Army and Dalit Panthers had also asked for permission to hold events on the same day.

The High Court instructed the government to assign different time slots for the various processions planned for October 19, noting that the RSS has successfully conducted foot marches at 250 locations throughout Karnataka without any incidents.

Previously, the authorities had removed saffron flags, the Bhagwa Dhwaj, banners, and bunting in Chittapur, where the centenary march was initially set for October 19.

Following a letter from Priyank Kharge to the government, an order was issued requiring prior permission for private organizations wishing to hold public events.

The Tahsildar denied the RSS procession's request, citing law and order issues. Nevertheless, the RSS is contesting this decision, asserting that its right to conduct the march cannot be restricted.