Bengaluru, Nov 7 (NationPress) The Congress-led administration in Karnataka informed the High Court, presided over by Justice M.G.S. Kamal, on Friday that it is willing to positively evaluate the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) request to conduct a foot march in Chittapur town, located in the Kalaburagi district.

Chittapur is represented by Minister Priyank Kharge, who is the son of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

Previously, Minister Priyank Kharge had ignited controversy by sending a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, advocating for a prohibition on RSS activities in public areas and on government properties.

In response to this, CM Siddaramaiah issued a directive that required prior authorization from authorities for events in public spaces and government property.

However, the High Court later suspended this order.

An NGO, Punaschetana Seva Samsthe, along with others, challenged the state government's directive in the High Court.

Multiple Dalit and progressive organizations have opposed the planned RSS 'Path Sanchalan' (foot march), insisting that RSS volunteers refrain from carrying lathis (sticks) or the Bhagwa Dhwaj (saffron flag) and instead advocate for participants to carry the Preamble to the Constitution and the national flag.

This situation has raised significant concerns in the region.

Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty, representing the state government, mentioned that authorities will review all 11 applications for foot marches and processions, including the one from the RSS, subject to specific conditions discussed in a recent meeting.

He also requested the court to allow a week's time, assuring that consent would be granted to all applicants.

Senior advocate Aruna Shyam, representing the petitioner, informed the court that the meeting held on November 5, as per the court's directive, was productive.

After reviewing the submissions, the court acknowledged that both the government and petitioner's counsels characterized the meeting as successful.

The dates put forth by the petitioner—November 13 and November 16—are being favorably considered, and the state will communicate its final decision to the petitioner.

The bench subsequently adjourned the matter until November 13.

Previously, the court instructed the petitioner, Ashok Patil, Convenor of the RSS Kalaburagi unit, to meet with the authorities on November 5 at the Advocate General's office concerning the proposed foot march.