Karnataka Mulls New Law for Use of Public Properties, RSS Activities Under Spotlight
The proposed law would require private groups to seek approval before using government property, after a recent RSS event drew court intervention.
- On Friday, August 14, the Karnataka Cabinet approved The Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026, Home Minister Priyank Kharge announced. The legislation regulates how private organizations use government premises and public property.
- Kharge has long sought to restrict RSS activities in public spaces, a push that follows a dispute 10 months ago regarding a proposed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh march in Chitapur, which was halted over law and order concerns.
- Under the Bill, organizations must obtain prior administrative approval before using government properties, including schools and public grounds, regardless of registration status. The RSS is legally recognized by courts and tax authorities as a "body of individuals."
- Kharge told ThePrint the government plans to introduce this bill during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the legislature, stating the law is not intended to target any specific institution.
- On Thursday, Gandhi criticized the RSS, describing it as an instrument of large capitalists, amid high tensions between the ruling Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the regulation.
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Karnataka mulls new law for use of public properties, RSS activities under spotlight
The Karnataka government is considering a new law to regulate the use of government premises and public properties across the state. According to sources, the proposed legislation would require organisations to obtain prior permission from the concerned authorities before conducting events on government-owned premises, public grounds and other public properties.
The Karnataka government's proposal comes at a time when state Home Minister Priyank Kharge has already called for a ban on RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and public places, arguing that such activities negatively impact children and youth and go against the spirit of India's unity and the Constitution.
RSS in the frame? Karnataka cabinet clears Bill to regulate public space use by 'unregistered entities'
The move by Congress-led govt further intensifies growing conflict between the ruling party & its objections to organisations like RSS, which has significant presence in the state.
Eye on RSS, Karnataka cabinet clears bill to curb events at public spaces
A new bill requires prior government approval for private events on state property. This legislation aims to regulate gatherings and replace an earlier executive order. The Karnataka government insists the bill targets no specific organization or political party. It will apply to all public gatherings, including RSS meetings and route marches. The bill will be introduced during the ongoing legislative session for enactment.
<p style="text-align: justify;">The DK Shivakumar government in Karnataka is considering introducing a bill to regulate the use of government premises and public properties. The aim is to prevent these uses by unregistered organizations.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">News agency PTI reported, citing sources, that the cabinet on Thursday discussed introducing the "Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, …
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