A Mumbai court has directed a probe into the Congress party's promise in its Karnataka assembly election manifesto to ban Bajrang Dal. The vow was made in May 2023 by top party leaders. The plea names president Mallikarjun Kharge, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
A Mumbai court has directed a probe into the Congress party's vow in its Karnataka assembly election manifesto to take steps to ban Bajrang Dal if it came to power. According to the plea, in May 2023, right before the state assembly elections, the Congress and its top leaders—including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar—released the manifesto making this declaration.
The order highlights ongoing debates in Indian politics over promises to restrict religious organizations. The court's directive was issued on January 6, 2026. No contradictions appear in the sources, which base the report solely on the plea's claims.
