CHITTAPUR: The RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) has approached the Karnataka High Court after permission for its planned route march, scheduled for today as part of its centenary celebrations, was denied. Chittapur Tahsildar Nagayya Hiremath rejected the request, citing possible law and order issues.

“Permission for the RSS procession in Chittapur town is denied as there is a likelihood of law and order problems. Their application in this regard is also rejected,” the Tahsildar said in the order. The decision came after an RSS worker was arrested for allegedly threatening Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge. Intelligence reports suggested that the RSS planned the march in protest against the arrest, which led authorities to deny permission.

According to a report submitted by Chittapur Pol

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