BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to rein in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The state cabinet took the decision based on Minister Priyank Kharge's letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking a ban on the RSS and its affiliated organisations.

Kharge, who is the minister for rural development and panchayat raj, has dubbed the RSS as "unconstitutional" and "against the spirit of national unity."

In the letter, Kharge, cited Karnataka Civil Service, which bars officers from participating in events that have political leanings, and demanded strict action against government employees participating in RSS events.

While addressing the media soon after the cabinet meeting, Kharge said the government wants RSS and its affiliated organisations

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