KARNATAKA: The Kalaburagi Bench of the High Court will hear petitions filed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and five other organisations seeking permission to hold a padayatra on November 2 in Chittapur town, which is represented by Minister for RDPR, IT, and BT, Priyank Kharge.
Earlier, the RSS had filed a petition challenging the denial of permission by authorities to conduct its centenary padayatra in Chittapur. The court had directed the RSS to submit a fresh application to the authorities seeking permission for November 2. Following this, the Bhim Army, Dalit Panthers, and Kuruba community organisations also filed applications to hold processions and foot marches on the same day.
The Karnataka State Farmers’ Association has filed a petition seeking permission to hold a procession demanding flood relief from the Centre. The State Christian Welfare Society has also filed a petition seeking permission for a peace walk. In its petition, the society stated that prayers are usually held on Sundays and that the peace walk is not intended to counter the RSS foot march but to promote awareness about peace among the people.