Karnataka Ex-CM Counters Govt Claims On Restricting RSS Use Of Public Premises

A former Chief Minister of Jagadish Shettar of Karnataka has challenged his state government over its alleged decision to restrict the use of public premises by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He dismissed claims as politically motivated and accused the administration of bias in the application of rules, pointing to broader debates about secular space and public transparency.

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Karnataka Ex-CM Counters Govt Claims On Restricting RSS Use Of Public Premises
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Karnataka Ex-CM Counters Govt Claims On Restricting RSS Use Of Public Premises

IN SHORTA former Chief Minister of Jagadish Shettar of Karnataka has challenged his state government over its alleged decision to restrict the use of public premises by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He dismissed claims as politically motivated and accused the administration of bias in the application of rules, pointing to broader debates about secular space and public transparency.

TL;DR

  • Former CM Jagadish Shettar challenged state government’s policy.
  • Allegation that RSS access to public premises being restricted.
  • Government maintains the moves were administrative, not ideological.
  • Shettar accused ruling party of targeting ideological opponents.
  • The dispute revived tensions over freedom of association and state control of public venues.
  • Legal experts question fairness and transparency of restrictions.
  • Opposition says such restrictions affect democratic space.
  • The issue includes upcoming court-cases and political pressure.
  • Observers see this as part of larger discourse on civil-society access.

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