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“Take strict action against those offering namaz on public roads and government premises without prior permission”

Suspended BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal writes to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah!

Bengaluru (Karnataka) – Following the Karnataka government’s recent decision to restrict private and non-governmental organizations from using government property, educational institutions, or public spaces for private or institutional activities, BJP’s suspended MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has written a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding equal enforcement of neutrality and impartiality across all communities.

In his letter, Yatnal stated that people have been seen offering namaz on public roads and within government premises without proper authorization. He urged the government to issue an order directing action against anyone conducting such prayers without permission. Yatnal also shared this letter publicly on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

The letter further states:

1. Offering namaz on public roads and in government premises obstructs vehicular and pedestrian movement, inconveniences the public, and poses risks to pedestrian safety.

2. Such actions violate the citizens’ fundamental rights to free movement and safety guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21 of the Indian Constitution. There should be no special provisions allowing prayer sessions within government offices or any state-funded institutions.

3. When restrictions are imposed on the use of public property for other institutional purposes, allowing such practices amounts to selective enforcement and undermines the credibility of the government.

4. Therefore, I humbly request that clear directives be issued to all District Collectors and Police Commissioners across the state to ensure that no namaz or similar religious activity is conducted on roads, footpaths, or within government premises without prior official approval.

Editorial Perspective

Why should such a demand even be necessary ? It is self-evident that no one should offer namaz; or any religious ritual; without authorization in public spaces. Permission for prayer on roads can never be justified, as roads exist for public transport. If anyone violates these rules, the administration must act on its own initiative.

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