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Karnataka RSS Row: Kumaraswamy Accuses Govt of Failure Diversion Tactics

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has sharply criticized the Karnataka government over the ongoing RSS controversy. He claims the state administration is using the RSS row to distract from their governance failures. The comments come amid Priyank Kharge's demand to ban RSS activities in government institutions. Meanwhile, the Karnataka High Court has asked the RSS to submit a fresh petition for their planned route march.

Key Points: Kumaraswamy Slams Karnataka Govt Over RSS Row Controversy

  • Kumaraswamy accuses state government of diverting attention from governance failures
  • Priyank Kharge demands ban on RSS activities in government institutions
  • Karnataka High Court directs RSS to submit fresh route march petition
  • Separate time slots allocated for RSS and Bhim Army protest activities
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Karnataka govt wants to divert attention from their failures: Kumaraswamy on RSS row

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy claims Karnataka government uses RSS controversy to divert attention from governance failures amid route march permissions dispute.

"The Karnataka government, because of their failure on all issues, wants to divert the attention of the public from these issues. - HD Kumaraswamy"

Bengaluru, October 19

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy accused the Karnataka government of diverting the attention of the common people from their failures, amidst the ongoing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) row in the state.

Kumaraswamy's comments followed the state minister Priyank Kharge's demand for a ban on RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and state-owned temples. He said that permissions should not be granted for activities outside the syllabus in government schools and colleges.

"The Karnataka government, because of their failure on all issues, wants to divert the attention of the public from these issues. They are raising this issue through Priyank Kharge," he told reporters.

Earlier on Sunday, the Karnataka High Court asked the RSS to submit a fresh petition to hold a route march on November 2 in Chittapur in the State.

The High Court directed the petitioners to file a fresh petition to the District Collectors along with the route of the march.

While the Bhim Army and Dalit Panthers had also sought permission to protest, the High Court directed that separate time slots be allotted to both organisations, the RSS and the Bhim Army. The hearing has been adjourned to October 24.

The court was hearing a petition seeking permission for an RSS route march in the constituency of Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge, Chittapur.

Following the Karnataka High Court's decision, Priyank Kharge alleged that the RSS had been quiet for a long time and suddenly requested permission for the march after he received abusive calls and death threats from their goons.

Speaking with ANI, he emphasised that abusing public representatives could embolden others to engage in similar behaviour. Priyank Kharge requested the RSS to submit documents of their association and questioned why they chose to hold the march at this time.

"You should ask the RSS about the timing of the march. They kept quiet for so long, and suddenly, when I got abusive calls and death threats from their goons, they wanted to prove a point and do the march there themselves. If you're going to abuse the public representative, other people and organisations will also be emboldened to do all these things. It's my duty to ensure that nothing untoward happens," he told ANI.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Both sides are playing politics here. The government shouldn't mix education with politics, but RSS also needs to be more transparent about their activities. Let's focus on what's best for Karnataka's development.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Bengaluru, I'm tired of these political dramas. We need better roads, water supply, and public services. These political fights don't help common people like us. 😔
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Arjun K
The High Court's balanced approach is commendable - giving separate time slots to both organizations. This is how democracy should work. Violence and threats have no place in our society.
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Michael C
Death threats against public representatives are completely unacceptable, regardless of political differences. The authorities must investigate this seriously and ensure safety for all.
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Kavya N
Why are we even discussing RSS activities in schools and colleges? Education should be kept separate from all political and religious organizations. Let our children study in peace! 📚
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think Kumaraswamy is missing the point. When a minister receives death threats, it's a serious law and order issue, not just political diversion. Both concerns can be valid simultaneously.

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