R. Ashoka questions which law requires RSS for registration, accuses government of diversion tactics
Hubballi: Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has questioned the legal requirement for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to be registered as an organization, while accusing the state government of using the ongoing RSS controversy to divert public attention from its administrative lapses.
Speaking to reporters in Hubballi on Thursday, Ashok said, “Is there any law that says the RSS must register itself? The government is unnecessarily trying to create controversy.” He alleged that Minister Priyank Kharge was attempting to politicize the issue and demanded that Kharge reveal the funding sources of the Congress Party before questioning the RSS.
Calling the RSS an organization that “promotes patriotism,” Ashoka said that the outfit does not operate through any registered buildings or formal structures. “If there are questions about any organization, there are proper legal channels to address them. The government is using this as a smokescreen to hide its failures,” he remarked.
Referring to reports that several organizations had sought permission to hold marches in Chittapur on the same day, Ashoka said the law allows all groups — including Dalit, Lingayat, or Vokkaliga communities to organize processions. “We have no objection even if the Bhim Army holds an event,” he said.
Ashoka also launched a sharp attack on the ruling Congress, alleging that law and order has deteriorated under its governance. “Since this government came to power, Karnataka has witnessed a surge in crimes like murder, robbery, and assault. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has become inactive, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar is misusing his authority, and Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar has shown no initiative. The state is being run without prudence or discipline,” Ashoka alleged.
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Assam: Principal of govt school held for 'sexual abuse' of student
Tezpur (PTI): The principal of a government school in Assam’s Sonitpur district has been arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a female student, a police officer said on Saturday.
The Class 9 student had alleged that the principal made lewd comments and touched her inappropriately during Saraswati Puja celebrations on January 23.
“The girl confined in her mother, as she was afraid to attend school after the incident. The family members filed a complaint at Missamari police station. Based on it, the principal was arrested on Thursday,” the officer said.
The accused, the principal of Missamari Higher Secondary School, is also the president of the All Assam Higher Secondary Schools Principals’ Association.
An investigation is uderway, he added.
