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The provided text is a news snippet from The Hindu, published on October 21, 2025. It reports on a statement by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He clarified that the state government has not banned the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). An order was issued on October 18th regulating activities of private organizations on government property. The CM stated the order applies to all organizations and reiterated that a similar order existed under a previous BJP government in 2013. He emphasized that allowing such activities is not mandatory and depends on maintaining law and order.

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Karnataka CM Denies RSS Ban, Clarifies Regulations on Government Property

MANGALURU, October 21, 2025 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has refuted claims that the state government has banned the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking to reporters in Puttur on Monday, October 20th, the Chief Minister clarified that a recent government order regulating the activities of private organizations on state-owned properties does not specifically name the RSS.

The order, issued on Saturday, October 18th, covers all private organizations, societies, trusts, clubs, and other entities, both registered and unregistered, seeking to use government properties such as premises, playgrounds, parks, roads, and water bodies.

“The order only mentions any organization or institution,” Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated, adding that the current regulations are a reiteration of a similar directive issued by the BJP government in 2013 when Jagadish Shettar was Chief Minister. That earlier directive restricted organizations from conducting activities on school and college premises.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stressed that allowing private organizations to use government properties is not mandatory. The decision to grant permission depends on the maintenance of law and order, he explained. The Chief Minister’s statement comes amid speculation and debate following the issuance of the new order.

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