Karnataka authorities relieves Bidar hostel prepare dinner for taking part in RSS route march

The Karnataka authorities stated it has relieved an assistant prepare dinner at a hostel run by the Backward Classes Welfare division in Basavakalyana in Bidar district after he allegedly participated in a route march organised by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

The motion follows a grievance obtained by the District Backward Classes Welfare Officer by way of WhatsApp on October 20, 2025, concerning Pramod Kumar’s participation within the march.

The Basavakalyana Taluk Backward Classes Welfare Officer wrote to the workplace of the Secretary/Chief Administrative Officer of the Bidar District Labour Services Multipurpose Cooperative Society, speaking that Kumar be relieved from obligation.

“Pramod Kumar is working as an assistant cook at Pre-Matric Boys Hostel, Basavakalyana, through external resources. Permanent/external resources staff who are getting a salary from the government are prohibited from participating in any organisations as per the law,” the letter stated.

“Pramod Kumar has been released from duty on October 21 morning, to the office of the Secretary/Chief Administrative Officer, Bidar District Labour Services Multipurpose Cooperative Society,” it added.

Suspension of Raichur PDO

Last week, the federal government had suspended Panchayat Development Officer Praveen Kumar Ok.P. for attending the RSS centenary celebration at Lingsugur in Raichur.

The motion got here after Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge, in a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urged disciplinary motion towards authorities workers with hyperlinks to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

The minister had cited the Karnataka Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, which bar authorities workers from holding membership in or attending occasions of organisations with political affiliations.