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Karnataka Orders RSS to Obtain Police Clearance for Vijaya Dashami Route Marches
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 03:46 PM
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The Karnataka government has directed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to seek police approval before conducting route marches for the Vijaya Dashami celebrations.
The state government has issued a directive to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) requiring it to obtain police clearance prior to organising route marches for the upcoming Vijaya Dashami celebrations.
The instruction follows concerns about crowd management and public safety during large processions. By mandating police approval, the government aims to ensure that the route, timing and security arrangements are vetted by law enforcement.
The move is part of a broader effort by Karnataka to regulate public gatherings during major festivals. It underscores the state's commitment to maintaining order while allowing religious observances to proceed safely.
No further details have been released about the specific conditions or timelines for the clearance process.
The instruction follows concerns about crowd management and public safety during large processions. By mandating police approval, the government aims to ensure that the route, timing and security arrangements are vetted by law enforcement.
The move is part of a broader effort by Karnataka to regulate public gatherings during major festivals. It underscores the state's commitment to maintaining order while allowing religious observances to proceed safely.
No further details have been released about the specific conditions or timelines for the clearance process.