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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Communal hate speech case: Bail granted to Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat
Mangaluru: RSS leader Dr. Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been granted bail by the Puttur Fifth Additional District and Sessions Court in a case related to alleged communal hate speech.
The case pertains to a complaint filed against Bhat for delivering a speech during a Deepotsava event that was allegedly communal, derogatory towards women, and capable of disturbing public order. The incident took place on October 22 at Uppalige in Puttur taluk during the Deepotsava and Gopuja programme, where Bhat was present.
Following the complaint filed by Eshwari Padmunja at the Puttur Rural Police Station, the police had issued a notice directing Bhat to appear for inquiry. Subsequently, Bhat filed an anticipatory bail petition before the court.
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During the hearing on October 27, the court issued an interim order restraining coercive action and adjourned the matter to October 29 for complete hearing. On October 29, the counsel representing complainant Eshwari Padmunja sought permission to argue under Sections 338 and 339 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The court adjourned the matter several times post that.
On Wednesday, the court granted bail to Prabhakar Bhat.
Advocate Mahesh Kaje represented him in the proceedings.
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