Overview
- Cabinet cleared a government order mandating prior approval to use schools, colleges, parks, roads and other state properties, reviving limits first outlined in a 2013 circular.
- Authorities removed RSS flags and publicity material in Chittapur and Chamarajanagar ahead of planned foot marches, citing lack of required permissions; Minister Priyank Kharge backed the action.
- A Panchayat Development Officer was suspended for attending an RSS event under civil service conduct rules, with show-cause notices issued to other officials accused of participating in ideological programmes.
- BJP leaders accused the government of targeting the RSS, asserted that municipal permissions and fee receipts existed in some cases, and signalled legal challenges, including support from MP Tejasvi Surya for the suspended officer.
- Officials say the order applies to all organisations and that departments will draft detailed guidelines and SOPs to safeguard constitutional rights, with a Tamil Nadu–style permission model under consideration.