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Karnataka Government’s Order on Public Space Use Sparks Debate Amidst RSS Centenary Celebrations

Bengaluru, October 23, 2025 – A recent order by the Karnataka government regulating the use of state-owned properties by private organizations has ignited a political storm, coming on the heels of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary celebrations. The order, issued on October 18th, seeks to impose restrictions on a wide range of entities using public spaces, reiterating existing rules, though it does not directly mention the RSS.

The move follows a letter from IT/BT and Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging a ban on RSS activities within government institutions, citing concerns about national unity and constitutional principles.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has maintained that the order is not specifically targeting the RSS and points to similar regulations implemented during the previous BJP government. However, the timing of the order in relation to the RSS’s large-scale events has fueled speculation and controversy.

Adding to the tensions, the Kalaburagi district administration denied permission for an RSS route march in Minister Kharge’s constituency, Chittapur, citing law and order concerns. Dalit groups had also planned marches along the same route on the same day.

The situation has also brought into focus the varying approaches of different Indian states to the RSS. While Tamil Nadu has historically made it difficult for the RSS to gain a foothold due to its Dravidian and anti-Brahmin movement, Karnataka has been more receptive to the RSS ideology. The BJP formed its first government in south India in Karnataka.

The order has sparked debate about the influence of Hindutva ideology on Kannada identity and the Congress party’s stance on the RSS. While some Congress leaders, like Siddaramaiah and Kharge, remain critical of the RSS, others adopt a more ambivalent or non-confrontational approach.

The effectiveness of the government’s order in curtailing the RSS’s activities remains uncertain, hinging on the Congress party’s willingness to stand firm.

The RSS has rescheduled its march to November 2 and has approached the High Court for resolution.

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