Kalaburagi (PTI): The state BJP on Saturday lashed out at Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge over the removal of RSS' publicity material in Chittapur taluk in this district ahead of a major event but the Congress leader alleged the saffron organisation had not taken permission for the programme.

The RSS had scheduled its 'Patha Sanchalana,' a route march seen as its show of strength and came at a time when the Congress government has decided to implement rules on holding of events in public places and government spaces. The move is seen as one aimed apparently at checking the RSS, with Kharge himself flagging the need for such restrictions with the Chief Minister a few days ago.

On Saturday, RSS flags, flex, banners and posters in Chittapur Taluk were removed. Kharge, the IT/BT minister,

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