Overview

• Priyank Kharge asked the chief minister to bar RSS shakhas and related events from government schools, colleges and public grounds, clarifying he seeks limits on access to state premises rather than a ban on the organisation.
• Kharge posted a recording of an abusive call he says exemplifies multiple threats received after his request, framing his push as a stand against indoctrination of youth.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state will curb any organisation’s disruptive activities on public premises and directed the chief secretary to review Tamil Nadu’s approach.
• The government ordered an inquiry into the threat calls and reinforced security at Kharge’s Bengaluru residence with a Karnataka State Reserve Police deployment.
• BJP leaders, including state president B.Y. Vijayendra, dismissed Kharge’s claims as a publicity move and defended the RSS, underscoring the political divide over use of public spaces.