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Madras HC questions Tamil Nadu ban on RSS march, cites Jammu and Kashmir permission
Madras HC questions Tamil Nadu ban on RSS march, cites Jammu and Kashmir permission
The Madras High Court on Wednesday (14 October) questioned the Tamil Nadu police for denying permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold a route march, asking why the organisation can march in Jammu and Kashmir but not in the state. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan observed that the state government appeared to treat citizens as enemies by refusing to permit peaceful processions.
The court was hearing a petition by RSS member V.G. Jagadeesan seeking permission for marches on 18 October, 25 October, 1 November or any other suitable date. Senior counsel N.L. Raja argued the RSS has to approach court every year for permission. Advocate General Vijay Narayan cited that the proposed venues are not notified for public meetings and that heavy police deployment would be needed during the festive season.
The court directed five petitioner representatives to meet the public prosecutor to explore a peaceful solution. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday (15 October), when the court has sought a report on granting permission for a peaceful march.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Madras High Court on Wednesday (14 October) questioned the Tamil Nadu government's refusal to permit an RSS route march, noting the organisation can march in Jammu and Kashmir but faces annual obstacles in Tamil Nadu. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan observed the government appeared to treat citizens as enemies. The court directed both sides to reach a peaceful resolution and sought a report by Thursday (15 October).
Coverage: 2 sources, 1 government-critical, 1 neutral
Sources (2): tv9hindi.com (government critical), bhaskar.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
