Bengaluru, Oct 28 (NationPress) A peace meeting initiated by the Kalaburagi district administration on Tuesday aimed to address the controversy surrounding the planned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) foot march in Chittapur town, represented by Minister Priyank Kharge. Unfortunately, the gathering concluded without reaching any agreement among the involved organizations.

Chaired by Deputy Commissioner Fauzia Taranum and Superintendent of Police Adduru Srinivasulu, this meeting was convened in response to the Karnataka High Court's directive, which instructed the government to facilitate discussions and submit a report regarding the situation by October 30.

Officials permitted three representatives from each of the eleven participating organizations, including the RSS and various community groups, to join the dialogue. The objective was to amicably resolve the issue, particularly since numerous groups sought approval for processions and foot marches in Chittapur on November 2, coinciding with the RSS's proposed centenary event.

Dalit organizations stated they would retract their applications only if the RSS agreed to carry the national flag and the Constitution’s Preamble rather than lathis and the Bhagwa Dhwaj during the march.

Sources indicated that the meeting was marked by significant disagreements among the participants, with many organizations opposing the idea of simultaneous processions in the same town. Despite the district administration's attempts to mediate a compromise, the discussions did not yield a consensus, necessitating the preparation of a detailed report for submission to the High Court.

Following the meeting, tensions flared briefly, with members of some organizations protesting and chanting slogans. However, police intervention quickly restored order.

This peace meeting was a follow-up to the earlier directive from the Dharwad Bench of the High Court, which had instructed the government to conduct discussions and report on the outcome. During a hearing on Friday, the bench had requested the government's feedback before reconvening on October 30.

The RSS had approached the High Court to contest the district authorities' denial of permission for their centenary foot march in Chittapur. Subsequently, the court instructed the organization to submit a new application for authorization to hold the event on November 2.

In response, several other organizations, including the Bhim Army, Dalit Panthers, and Kuruba community groups, also filed applications to conduct marches on the same date, raising security concerns in the district.

The High Court bench, led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, previously noted that the issue should be resolved promptly and amicably through administrative dialogue. The court also encouraged the government to view this matter as a chance to demonstrate administrative competence and maintain law and order.

The Deputy Commissioner is now expected to deliver a comprehensive report on the peace meeting and the district administration’s stance to the High Court by October 30.

Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are maintaining heightened vigilance in Chittapur and surrounding areas in anticipation of the scheduled foot march. Senior officials stated that sufficient measures are being implemented to ensure peace and avert any untoward incidents.

The case will return to the attention of the Kalaburagi Bench of the Karnataka High Court on October 30.