The Karnataka government on Friday told the High Court that it would “positively consider” a proposal by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to conduct a route march in Chittapur town, Kalaburagi district.

The assurance came during a hearing before Justice M G S Kamal, following the court’s earlier direction for a meeting between the petitioner and district authorities to resolve the matter amicably.

The issue stems from the district administration’s decision on October 19 to deny permission for the RSS route march in Chittapur — the home constituency of state minister Priyank Kharge — citing possible law-and-order concerns. The Tahsildar had noted that other organisations, including the Bhim Army, had also sought to conduct similar processions on the same day and route, raising appreh

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