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Cong's 'Sangh Intolerance' Row: Public Space Bill Sparks BJP-Cong War; Bill' Now; 'Ban' On RSS Next?

Published 14 August 2026 ยท politics

In this episode of India Upfront, anchor Pranesh Roy discusses the escalating political row over Congress' proposed public space Bill, the BJP's allegations of a

In this episode of India Upfront, anchor Pranesh Roy discusses the escalating political row over Congress' proposed public space Bill, the BJP's allegations of a wider agenda against the RSS, and the growing debate over the regulation of public spaces. The controversy has intensified after the BJP linked the proposed legislation to earlier political demands and rhetoric surrounding the RSS, asking whether the "Bill" could eventually lead to a ban on the organisation. Congress, however, has rejected the charge and maintained that the proposed Bill is not about the RSS, but about regulating the use of public spaces.

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Check out our website Times Now News App Subscribe to our other network channels Times Now Navbharat Zoom Mirror Now ET Now TN+ Chapters 0:00 Karnataka Cabinet Bill: New Restrictions on Public Gatherings 0:50 Political Implications: Congress vs. RSS Tensions 1:37 Debate Begins: Perspectives from Political Analysts 3:01 BJP's Concerns: Why the Bill is Viewed as Targeting RSS 5:19 Understanding the Legal Framework: RSS and Registration Issues 7:26 Public Spaces and Accountability: The Need for Registration 10:05 Historical Context: Past Attempts to Ban RSS 12:12 Freedom of Assembly: Constitutional Rights at Stake 17:25 Critique of the Bill: Potential for Misuse and Legal Challenges 19:40 Congress's Focus: Are They Addressing Real Issues?

22:48 Final Thoughts: The Future of Public Gatherings in Karnataka

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