Karnataka legislature: Bill on public spaces does not make it
A proposed Karnataka bill intended to regulate private activities on government premises failed to reach the legislature before the session was adjourned. While the government claims the bill is neutral, it is widely viewed as a political move to restrict RSS activities.
Why it matters
The legislative delay reflects ongoing political friction regarding the use of public spaces and the influence of ideological organizations in government facilities.
A much-anticipated Bill to regulate the activities of private organisations and individuals in public spaces, which was expected to be introduced during the Monsoon Session, did not make it to the legislature. The Cabinet had earlier cleared the Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026, after a Government Order (GO) on the issue was struck down by the Karnataka High Court.
Sources said that following the Cabinet decision, the draft Bill was sent to the Law Department for revisions, as several suggestions had emerged during the Cabinet discussion. The revised draft was expected to be ready by Tuesday, they said. However, the session was adjourned sine die on Monday evening.
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