Chennai, October 25, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold route marches in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday after the Madras High Court permitted the organisation to conduct processions at 128 locations across the state on October 25 and November 2.
Seven locations in Chennai and its suburban areas have been identified for Sunday’s marches: Tiruvottiyur, Kolathur, Egmore, Korattur, Ayyappanthangal, Medavakkam and Chromepet.
The processions are part of the RSS’s annual Vijayadashami observances, during which uniformed volunteers participate in marches followed by public meetings.
In Egmore, the procession is scheduled to begin near the Ramada Hotel at 4 p.m. and conclude near Rajarathinam Stadium, where a public meeting will be held. The Kolathur march will begin at 3 p.m. near the Kamaraj statue in Peravallur. Other processions will start at designated venues and times announced by the organisation.
The High Court’s permission came after RSS state secretary Jagadeeshan approached the court following the Tamil Nadu government’s refusal to grant approval for the proposed events.
After hearing the petition, the court allowed the organisation to conduct marches at 128 locations on the two specified dates. The RSS had sought permission for the statewide programme as part of its centenary celebrations.
Founded on Vijayadashami in 1925, the RSS completed 100 years in 2025 and is marking its entry into a second century through programmes across the country. Vijayadashami holds particular significance for the organisation as it marks the anniversary of its founding.
The RSS’s annual observances traditionally include processions featuring volunteers in uniform, followed by gatherings where speakers address participants and supporters.
According to the organisation, route marches have been held in Tamil Nadu for around seven decades. However, permission for such events has been a recurring point of dispute between the RSS and state authorities.
During the previous DMK government’s tenure, the organisation approached the courts after permission for some proposed marches was denied. It subsequently conducted processions after obtaining judicial clearance, including through proceedings before the Supreme Court.
Sunday’s marches will take place under the latest Madras High Court order. The remaining processions covered by the permission are scheduled for November 2, completing the RSS’s planned programme across the state’s 128 approved locations.
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