Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Karnataka High Court Allows RSS Route March in Chittapur with Conditions
Imagine the RSS wanted to have a parade to celebrate a big birthday.
First, the local government said no because they were worried about things getting chaotic.
The RSS then asked a higher court for permission.
The court looked at the situation and decided that the parade could happen, but with rules.
They said only 300 people could march, and there could be 50 people playing music in a band.
The RSS had hoped for more people, but the government said 300 was enough based on how many usually come to these events.
The court agreed with the government on the number of marchers but allowed the increase in band members.
So, the RSS can have its parade on November 16 with these specific limits.
The Karnataka High Court allowed the RSS to conduct a route march in Chittapur on November 16.
Permission was granted with a cap of 300 participants and a 50-member band.
The RSS had requested an increase in participants from 300 to 600 and band members from 25 to 50.
The State government opposed increasing the participant numbers, citing lower attendance at previous similar events.
Initial permission for the march was denied by Chittapur authorities due to potential law and order concerns.
- Who
- The Karnataka High Court, RSS (represented by its Kalaburagi convenor and Senior Advocate Aruna Shyam), and the Karnataka State Government (represented by Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty).
- What
- The Karnataka High Court permitted the RSS to conduct a route march in Chittapur with a maximum of 300 participants and a 50-member band, disposing of a petition seeking permission.
- When
- The court order was issued on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The route march is scheduled for November 16.
- Where
- Chittapur town in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka.
- Why
- The march is part of the RSS's centenary celebrations. Permission was sought after initial denial by local authorities due to law and order concerns, leading to a legal process where the court granted conditional approval.
RSS
Karnataka State Government
Participant Numbers for Route March
RSS
The RSS requested an increase in participants from 300 to 600, citing their centenary celebrations and public sentiment.
Karnataka State Government
The State opposed the increase, arguing that 300 participants were sufficient based on past similar marches by the RSS in the area, which usually had 100-150 attendees.
Band Member Numbers
RSS
The RSS requested an increase in band members from 25 to 50.
Karnataka State Government
The State did not object to increasing the band strength from 25 to 50 members.
Initial Permission Denial
RSS
Authorities in Chittapur initially denied permission for the RSS route march.
Karnataka State Government
The denial was based on potential disruption of peace and law and order, and the fact that other organizations like Bhim Army had also planned a march on the same route and day.
- Event Date
- November 16
- Location
- Chittapur, Kalaburagi, Karnataka
- Organization
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
- Allowed Participants
- 300
- Allowed Band Members
- 50
- Reason for March
- Centenary celebrations of the RSS
