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Madras HC Questions Tamil Nadu Over Repeated Denial Of RSS Route Marches
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Moneycontrol•15-10-2026, 08:37
Madras HC Questions Tamil Nadu Over Repeated Denial Of RSS Route Marches
- •The Madras High Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday for repeatedly denying permission for RSS route marches in the state.
- •Justice V. Lakshminarayanan pointed out that the RSS is permitted to hold marches in terrorist-infested places like Jammu and Kashmir, raising questions about why they face hurdles in Tamil Nadu.
- •The court remarked orally that the government appears to treat its own citizens as enemies when they seek permission to hold protests and processions.
- •The RSS has scheduled route marches across 33 locations in Tamil Nadu between October 22 and October 29.
Key Questions Answered
The Madras High Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government over its repeated denial of RSS route marches, pointing out that the organization is permitted to hold marches in terrorist-infested regions like Jammu and Kashmir. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan asked the state to work with organizers to arrange peaceful processions instead of repeatedly refusing permission.
The RSS route marches are scheduled to take place across 33 locations in Tamil Nadu between October 22 and October 29.
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan remarked orally that the government appears to treat its own citizens as enemies when they seek permission to hold protests and processions, noting that whichever government comes to power tends to reject such requests.
