Kalaburagi (Karnataka): The Karnataka government, on Thursday, granted permission for the centenary procession of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Chittapur town of Kalaburagi district.

Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty told the Kalaburagi bench of the Karnataka High Court about the state government’s decision on Thursday.

Shetty said before the court that the state government has permitted the RSS foot march to be held on November 16.

He also added that the authorities had approved the participation of 300 volunteers along with 20 band players and drummers.

However, the court increased the number of band players and drummers to 50.

The district authorities had earlier denied permission for the RSS foot march citing law and order concerns.

The court had subsequently direct

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