The highly anticipated RSS Path Sanchalan in Chittapur has received formal permission from the Kalaburagi district administration. The authorities have informed the High Court that the procession will be permitted on November 16, from 3:30 pm until sunset, with a strict limit of 325 participants, comprising 300 workers and 25 band players. The conditional approval follows several hearings and discussions involving legal authorities and administrative officials, aimed at balancing constitutional rights with law and order concerns.
The permission follows a series of legal proceedings, which began when the petitioner approached the court seeking approval for the Path Sanchalan. During the hearing on November 7 at the Kalaburagi Division Bench, senior advocate Arun Shyam, representing the petitioner, stated that the proposal had already been submitted to the district administration, requesting clearance for a single day. He emphasised that the welfare hall was available and urged the court to allow the procession on November 16. Advocate General Shashikaran Shetty, appearing for the district administration, informed the court that 11 separate applications for processions had been submitted and were being examined. He suggested assigning separate days to each procession but acknowledged that a decision could be made following the petitioner’s request. After deliberation, conditional permission was granted for November 16, as per the petitioner’s preference, with a clear stipulation of 325 participants.
In addition to court proceedings, the district administration facilitated peace meetings to ensure public safety and prevent any disruption during the march. The first meeting was held on October 28 at the District Magistrate’s office in Chittapur. However, as concerns persisted, a second meeting was convened on November 5 at the Advocate General’s office in Bengaluru under court instructions. Both meetings aimed to bring stakeholders together, address security concerns, and streamline arrangements for the march, ensuring minimal impact on residents.
The decision comes amid heightened political and public attention on RSS activities in the region. Authorities stressed that strict adherence to the participant limit and scheduled timings would be closely monitored. Law enforcement agencies have been directed to coordinate with local administration to maintain order, control traffic, and monitor compliance with the conditions set by the High Court.
The High Court had earlier intervened to provide clarity, granting an interim stay on any restrictive orders issued against the march. This move reaffirmed the constitutional rights of citizens to assemble peacefully while allowing authorities to implement security measures.
