In a setback to the Congress-led government in Karnataka, the Karnataka High Court on Sunday allowed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold its march in Chittapur on November 2.

The court was hearing a petition filed by Ashok Patil, convenor of the RSS in Kalaburagi, who challenged the authorities’ inaction on granting permission to hold the march in Chittapur on October 19.

While hearing the matter, Justice MGS Kamal questioned the state government on how it planned to accommodate and proceed further, while observing that everyone’s sentiments must be respected.

Chittapur is Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s son Priyank Kharge’s constituency. Priyank is a minister in the Karnataka government led by Siddaramaiah.

The court also noted that authorities in Chittapur denied permis

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