In a Move to Reassure Lingayats of Any Past Misgivings, Amit Shah in Karnataka’s Tumakuru Mutt to Set 2023 Agenda
2 years, 8 months ago

In a Move to Reassure Lingayats of Any Past Misgivings, Amit Shah in Karnataka’s Tumakuru Mutt to Set 2023 Agenda

News 18  

Amit Shah’s visit to Karnataka’s Siddaganga Mutt in Karnataka’s Tumakuru today, an influential Lingayat religious institution, holds much significance especially in the background of the political developments in the state. Shah will be attending the 115th birth anniversary of Sri Shivakumara Swami, who was popularly called the ‘Walking God’ for the social services rendered to people through the mutt’s administration. The heads of all Lingayat mutts in Karnataka unitedly made an appeal to the BJP central leadership not to replace Yediyurappa, a support that no other leader in the party enjoys to date. Siddaganga Swami: Most Loved and Powerful Lingayat Seer Popularly known as the ‘Nadedaduva Devraj’ or ‘Walking God’ for his humanitarian work, the Lingayat Swami played an important role in shaping the future of Karnataka politics.

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'Siddaramaiah is anti-Lingayat': Seer slams Karnataka CM amid 2A reservation issue
1 week, 6 days ago

'Siddaramaiah is anti-Lingayat': Seer slams Karnataka CM amid 2A reservation issue

Hindustan Times  

A Lingayat Panchamsali seer has labeled Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as "anti-Lingayat," asserting that no previous government had treated the community this way during their peaceful protests over the past four years. According to Deccan Herald, Basav Jaymritunjay Swamiji of Panchamsali Peetha, Kudalasangama, said Siddaramaiah was misleading the public about inviting Lingayat Panchamsali leaders for talks on the 2A reservation …

If leadership changes in Karnataka, next CM should be a Lingayat: Sri Saila swami
5 months, 3 weeks ago

If leadership changes in Karnataka, next CM should be a Lingayat: Sri Saila swami

The Hindu  

If there is a change in the leadership in Karnataka, then the new Chief Minister should belong to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community, said Sri Channa Siddharama Panditaradhya Shivacharya swami of Sri Saila on June 28. This comes a day after Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Mutt seer Chandrashekhara swami publicly requesting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to give up his post to Mr. Shivakumar. …

Lingayats disappointed with only MoS portfolio for community
6 months, 1 week ago

Lingayats disappointed with only MoS portfolio for community

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Lingayats feel sidelined by the Central Government in the formation of the government. Despite the community backing BJP for the last 20 years in Karnataka, it has not been given a single cabinet rank position till now, community leaders said. V Somanna, a Lingayat — who won from the Tumakuru Lok Sabha constituency, has been made Minister of State …

Influential Lingayat leader sworn into NDA 3.0 council of ministers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Influential Lingayat leader sworn into NDA 3.0 council of ministers

Hindustan Times  

Newly appointed Union minister V Somanna, who had contemplated quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party and joining the Congress earlier this year, should be thankful to former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda for his current position. According to people familiar with the BJP’s inner workings, Somanna is seen as an influential Lingayat leader, second only to former chief minister BS Yediyurappa. …

Vokkaliga, Lingayat support to NDA led to Cong’s loss: Expert
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vokkaliga, Lingayat support to NDA led to Cong’s loss: Expert

Hindustan Times  

Even though the Congress was able to improve its seat tally from one to nine in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the two dominant communities coming together, following the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal, restricted the Congress’ hopes of crossing double digits, according to a political expert. According to the people familiar with the matter, the …

Dynasts and entrenched leaders have held sway in politics for long in Karnataka
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dynasts and entrenched leaders have held sway in politics for long in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka have gone for elections a total of 440 times since 1951. Members of BJP leader G. Mallikarjunappa family have won the Davangere seat six times. Erstwhile royals rule Erstwhile rulers of dynasties located in Karnataka have tested their popularity by contesting general elections many times. Record time winners Karnataka has seen politicians who …

The importance of Karnataka
8 months ago

The importance of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka is seen as an outlier in the political map of South India for its willingness to back the Bharatiya Janata Party. In all of 130 Lok Sabha seats in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala and the Union territory of Puducherry, it is the 28 constituencies in Karnataka that the BJP banks on to …

Karnataka | Amit Shah indicates that BJP-JD(S) alliance is for the long haul
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka | Amit Shah indicates that BJP-JD(S) alliance is for the long haul

The Hindu  

Apart from giving the final touches to the BJP’s poll strategy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Karnataka on Tuesday is learnt to have indicated that the party’s alliance with the JD is for the long haul. According to sources, Mr. Shah, who began his visit to the State by presiding over a meeting of the coordination …

Karnataka: KSE to throw hat in ring as independent
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: KSE to throw hat in ring as independent

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Miffed at his son Kanthesh not getting the BJP ticket from Haveri LS constituency, former DCM K S Eshwarappa has decided to contest the parliamentary elections from Shivamogga constituency as an independent candidate. But I will contest from Shivamogga constituency as an independent candidate,” he said. Eshwarappa said he is the voice of all those leaders, including C T …

Swami opposes social and economic survey
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Swami opposes social and economic survey

The Hindu  

Basava Jaya Mruthyunjaya Swami of Kudalasangama Panchamasali Peeth has said that the caste census submitted by the Chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes K. Jayaprakash Hegde, is unscientific and unacceptable. Urging the State government not to take this census to Cabinet, the Swami said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should re-conduct the caste census by visiting the doorsteps …

Karnataka | Corridors of Power
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka | Corridors of Power

The Hindu  

Too many vying for LS tickets Perhaps for the first time in coastal Karnataka, many BJP leaders have openly sought the ticket for contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Udupi-Chikkamagalur and Dakshina Kananda constituencies. For the Dakshina Kannada seat, the former State secretary of the BJP Backward Classes Morcha Sathyajit Surathkal and the former chairman of the Karnataka Fisheries …

Congress Accuses BJP of Manipulating Lingayat Leaders, Targets BY Vijayendra
1 year, 1 month ago

Congress Accuses BJP of Manipulating Lingayat Leaders, Targets BY Vijayendra

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: The political tussle between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka continues to intensify as the Congress now levels allegations that the BJP is using leaders from the Lingayat community to further its agenda. Despite Vijayendra hailing from the Lingayat community, the Congress has portrayed him as a mere pawn in the BJP's political maneuvers. In a statement posted on …

Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra formally takes charge as Karnataka BJP president
1 year, 1 month ago

Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra formally takes charge as Karnataka BJP president

Hindustan Times  

Newly appointed Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday formally assumed charge at the state party office here. Former Karnataka chief minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa congratulates son BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa. READ | Congress Karnataka unit to be revamped after 5 assembly polls: Jarkiholi Vijayendra, who had earlier served as the party's state unit's general secretary and vice-president, …

Can BJP win back Karnataka by turning to Yediyurappa, Deve Gowda?
1 year, 1 month ago

Can BJP win back Karnataka by turning to Yediyurappa, Deve Gowda?

Hindustan Times  

​Six months after it lost the Karnataka election, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state unit has got a new president in B Y Vijayendra, the son of veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa. Buying peace with Yediyurappa is the second major strategic retreat by the BJP in the state, the first being forging an alliance with the Janata Dal or JD, …

Amidst caste census row, BJP attempts to stitch a Lingayat-Vokkaliga alliance
1 year, 1 month ago

Amidst caste census row, BJP attempts to stitch a Lingayat-Vokkaliga alliance

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, smarting from a humiliating Assembly poll defeat in Karnataka, is trying to script a comeback by stitching a Lingayat-Vokkaliga alliance which in the past has proved electorally formidable. This ensured the defeat of Congress in 2018,” said a senior BJP party strategist, adding that a lot also depends on how Karnataka government and Congress handles the …

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday appointed first-time lawmaker BY Vijayendra, the son of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, as the president of its Karnataka unit, marking a generational shift in the critical southern province and underlining the continued influence of the Lingayat strongman even after his retirement. Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa congratulates son BY Vijayendra …

Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa’s son Vijayendra Yediyurappa is new state president
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa’s son Vijayendra Yediyurappa is new state president

Live Mint  

Almost six months after losing the assembly elections in Karnataka, the Bhartiya Janata Party appointed Vijayendra Yediyurappa as the president of the state unit on Friday, as per a report by Hindustan Times. “BJP National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Shri Vijayendra Yediyurappa, MLA as State President of Karnataka, BJP. The appointment of Vijayendra Yediyurappa as the chief …

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra is new Karnataka BJP chief
1 year, 1 month ago

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra is new Karnataka BJP chief

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa, son of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa as the party president for Karnataka. BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra is new Karnataka BJP chief “BJP National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Shri Vijayendra Yediyurappa, MLA as State President of Karnataka, BJP. After quitting electoral politics, BS Yediyurappa had widely campaigned for …

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4

Hindustan Times  

Announcing that BJP will hold protests both inside and outside the Assembly during legislature session, demanding the Congress government in the state to implement its poll guarantees, veteran party leader B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said he will lead agitations in front of Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha, from July 4. Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka chief minister …

Karnataka: With 8 Lingayats and 6 Vokkaliga, new cabinet balance caste equations
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: With 8 Lingayats and 6 Vokkaliga, new cabinet balance caste equations

Live Mint  

The newly-formed Karnataka government on Saturday was expanded with 24 ministers taking the oath of office. Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot administered the oath at Raj Bhawan in Bengaluru and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar were also present during the occasion. Congress has tried to strike a caste balance in Karnataka and the new cabinet has six …

Karnataka: BSY’s son takes dig at Cong for not offering top posts to Lingayats
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka: BSY’s son takes dig at Cong for not offering top posts to Lingayats

Hindustan Times  

BJP MLA and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa’s son, BY Vijayendra on Friday took a dig at the Congress party for not offering the post of chief minister or deputy chief minister to the Lingayats. BS Yediyurappa’s son takes dig at Congress for not giving any posts to Lingayats Days after deliberations, the Congress on Thursday announced Siddaramaiah, a Kuruba, …

In Congress Relay Race, There’s A New Hurdle – Selecting A Well-balanced Cabinet - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

In Congress Relay Race, There’s A New Hurdle – Selecting A Well-balanced Cabinet - News18

News 18  

Two major hurdles out of the way – winning the assembly elections with a massive mandate and finalising Siddaramaiah as the chief minister over DK Shivakumar – the Congress will now have to go back to the drawing board. The fact that the Congress announced that Siddaramaiah will be CM and DK Shivakumar his only deputy, has already stirred a …

Karnataka polls | Striking a balance between castes and regions a daunting task for Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls | Striking a balance between castes and regions a daunting task for Congress

The Hindu  

While the tussle continued on Tuesday between former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar for the top post with both reaching Delhi, different communities have begun demanding that the party high command appoint their leaders/MLAs for the post of the Chief Minister and also be given plum portfolios. “Keeping in view next year’s Lok Sabha elections, we strongly …

Once Congress Alienated Lingayats, Why Vokkaligas May Now Desert it in Karnataka - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

Once Congress Alienated Lingayats, Why Vokkaligas May Now Desert it in Karnataka - News18

News 18  

The Congress’s tried-and-tested strategy in Karnataka, targeting vote banks of Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Muslims worked exceedingly well this time, as it got additional support from Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities. The community, so far, driven by the guidance of Vokkaliga seers, had largely supported the HD Deve Gowda family, along with his son HD Kumaraswamy, as the Congress …

All eyes on selection of ministers for Karnataka Cabinet
1 year, 7 months ago

All eyes on selection of ministers for Karnataka Cabinet

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: The victory of Congress has sprouted hopes and expectations among the major achievers and leaders in the Congress. With Congress almost sweeping the Kalyana Karnataka and Kittur Karnataka region, expectations are that the Lingayat community leaders would be given good representation in the cabinet and with good portfolios. Selection of ministers needs to be done in a planned manner …

BJP Karnataka performance: Party not only lost Lingayat votes but of Dalits, OBCs too
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP Karnataka performance: Party not only lost Lingayat votes but of Dalits, OBCs too

India TV News  

Karnataka Results 2023: The Bharatiya Janata Party failed to make a mark in the recently concluded Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023, losing power to Congress. SC, ST and even OBC voted for Congress The people from SC, ST and OBCs, who shifted to BJP over the years especially in north Karnataka, this time voted for the Congress. Congress won 42 seats …

In its best since 1989, 34 Veerashaiva-Lingayat legislators win from Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

In its best since 1989, 34 Veerashaiva-Lingayat legislators win from Congress

The Hindu  

The confusion among the Veerashiava-Lingayats, especially in Kittur Karnataka region, following the exits of Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi weeks before the elections, is being seen as the precipitating factor for the community’s perceived shift to Congress from BJP. Sub-sect factors Mr. Savadi’s exit, in particular, affected the BJP across a larger geographical area due to the spread of the …

Karnataka Results: Why Lingayats, a traditional BJP vote bank, picked Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Results: Why Lingayats, a traditional BJP vote bank, picked Congress

Firstpost  

The Congress is all set to form the next government in Karnataka after registering a thumping victory in the Assembly elections. Among everything that went wrong for the saffron party, the disenchantment of the Lingayat community is Lingayats have traditionally supported the BJP, while Vokkaligas have usually aligned with the Congress or JD. Earlier, Lingayats used to side with the …

Karnataka election results 2023 important leaders performance
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka election results 2023 important leaders performance

The Hindu  

With wins in 48 seats and leads in another 89 at 3.00 p.m., Congress is moving close to attaining a majority in the 2023 Karnataka State Assembly elections. Basavaraj Bommai Current Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai won against Congress Party’s Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan in Shiggaon constituency of Karnataka. Vijayendra Yeddyurappa Vijayendra Yeddyurappa, son of BJP leader and former Karnataka …

As BJP loses Karnataka, a look at six factors that played role in its defeat
1 year, 7 months ago

As BJP loses Karnataka, a look at six factors that played role in its defeat

India Today  

With the counting of votes underway in 224 assembly constituencies in Karnataka, the trends are indicative of Congress coming to power with absolute majority. Karnataka election result live updates | Full list of seat-wise results Karnataka Election Results 2023 Live Here are six factors that presumingly led to the defeat of the Centre-ruling BJP: Absence of strong face Absence of …

Karnataka election results 2023 | CM Bommai concedes defeat for BJP
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka election results 2023 | CM Bommai concedes defeat for BJP

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has conceded defeat in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections after early trends showed that the Congress were on course to win a majority. Victory and defeat aren’t new to BJP, will introspect setback: Yediyurappa As Congress surged towards victory in the Karnataka assembly elections results, Bharatiya Janta Party leader B.S. I respectfully accept this verdict,” …

'BJP will win Karnataka elections 2023', says former CM BS Yediyurappa
1 year, 7 months ago

'BJP will win Karnataka elections 2023', says former CM BS Yediyurappa

Firstpost  

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday exuded confidence that BJP will get “absolute majority” and will form the government in the state. Yediyurappa, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy were among the early voters in Karnataka Assembly elections 2023. Yediyurappa said he expects 75 to 80 per cent voters to support the BJP …

Karnataka polls: Lingayat forum endorses Congress, calls for community’s support
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls: Lingayat forum endorses Congress, calls for community’s support

Live Mint  

Karnataka Veerashaiva Lingayat forum issued an official letter extending its support to Congress in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections on May 10. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and their rivals -- the Congress and the Janata Dal -- are making contrasting claims on development and raking up other issues that have become major talking points ahead of the May 10 …

The Lingayat Hiccup for BJP in Kittur Karnataka: Stung by Rebellion, Can Saffron Party Ensure Victory Again?
1 year, 7 months ago

The Lingayat Hiccup for BJP in Kittur Karnataka: Stung by Rebellion, Can Saffron Party Ensure Victory Again?

News 18  

In a state where caste plays an important role in politics, Lingayats — a politically influential community in Karnataka — has a pivotal role with a potential to change the fortune of any political party in the state. Results of previous assembly elections in Mumbai-Karnataka — a Lingayat-dominated region comprising seven districts — stands as a testament to the community’s …

Karnataka elections: BJP’s strategy and challenges
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka elections: BJP’s strategy and challenges

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru At a party meeting sometime towards the end of 2022, Union home minister Amit Shah is learnt to have expressed annoyance over the lack of preparations by the leaders of the Karnataka unit if the Bharatiya Janata Party for the upcoming assembly polls. The leader said that Shah, who is also the party’s chief strategist, was disappointed with the …

BJP will beat 38-year trend of ruling party not winning polls in Karnataka with development agenda, Modi’s charisma: Shobha Karandlaje
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP will beat 38-year trend of ruling party not winning polls in Karnataka with development agenda, Modi’s charisma: Shobha Karandlaje

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Karnataka Election Management Committee convenor Shobha Karandlajesaid the party will beat the historical trend — of ruling parties not winning the elections in the last 38 years in the State — with its developmental agenda and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s charisma. In an interview with The Hindu, Ms. Karandlaje, who is also Union Minister of State …

Karnataka Elections 2023: Amit Shah slams Siddarmaiah, says his was the most corrupt govt in India
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Elections 2023: Amit Shah slams Siddarmaiah, says his was the most corrupt govt in India

Firstpost  

Targeting Congress leader Siddaramaiah in his home constituency, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asked the people to decide between a leader who is about to retire and a future leader, as he assured to make BJP candidate V Somanna, “a big personality” if they make him an MLA. Stating that it was the BJP government led by Modi …

Shah plays Lingayat card against Siddaramaiah in Varuna constituency
1 year, 7 months ago

Shah plays Lingayat card against Siddaramaiah in Varuna constituency

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Campaigning for Bharatiya Janata Party nominee V. Somanna in Lingayat-dominated Varuna Assembly constituency here on Tuesday, BJP leader and Union Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress nominee and former chief minister Siddaramaiah of insulting the Lingayats by reportedly calling them "corrupt.” While V. Somanna is from the politically dominant Lingayat community, Siddaramaiah belongs to the Kuruba community. Amit Shah …

BJP goes all out in Uttara Karnataka; Nadda might release manifesto today
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP goes all out in Uttara Karnataka; Nadda might release manifesto today

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: With only nine days to go for the high-stakes Karnataka polls, the BJP has unleashed its top leaders in the Lingayat-dominated Uttara Karnataka region to retain its hold there. However, while the BJP must make deep roads in Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru, retaining its electoral superiority in Uttara Karnataka is going to be crucial for the saffron forces, a …

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa
1 year, 7 months ago

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa

The Hindu  

Yediyurappa stepped down as Chief Minister of Karnataka to make way for Basavaraj Bommai on July 26, 2021, with tears in his eyes. However, since then, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah have spared no opportunity to publicly acknowledge Mr. Yediyurappa’s stature in Karnataka’s politics and have made him member of the Central Parliamentary Board and central …

How are Lingayats driving Karnataka Assembly election this time?
1 year, 7 months ago

How are Lingayats driving Karnataka Assembly election this time?

Live Mint  

As the curtains rise for the Karnataka Assembly election 2023, due on 10 May, the two main contenders -- the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress -- are locked in a frenzied battle to woo the Lingayats -- a sect likely holding the key to the power in the state. Political parties are making efforts to win the support of …

​Explained: The Lingayat-Vokkaliga factor in Karnataka elections
1 year, 7 months ago

​Explained: The Lingayat-Vokkaliga factor in Karnataka elections

Firstpost  

The two traditionally powerful caste groups, Lingayats and Vokkaligas, virtually controlled state politics between 1956 and 1972 and the L-V caste equation powered the Congress’s political hold over Karnataka until the mid-1970s The shaded grand courtyard of the Sree Siddaganga Math in Tumkur, one of the oldest and most influential shrines of the Shiva-focused Lingayat sect, is an unlikely place …

​Explained: What Does the Lingayat-Vokkaliga Factor Mean in Karnataka Elections?
1 year, 7 months ago

​Explained: What Does the Lingayat-Vokkaliga Factor Mean in Karnataka Elections?

News 18  

The shaded grand courtyard of the Sree Siddaganga Math in Tumkur, one of the oldest and most influential shrines of the Shiva-focused Lingayat sect, is an unlikely place for a political conversation. But today, we are seeing everyone running behind caste and religion.” Five years ago, when we had this conversation at the monastery, it was at the epicentre of …

Karnataka polls 2023: A Brahmin factor at play
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka polls 2023: A Brahmin factor at play

Hindustan Times  

A few events in the past week have hinted at intense factionalism within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party : Two prominent Lingayat leaders, Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi, who left after the party denied them tickets and have since joined Congress, blamed BJP national general secretary B L Santosh, who has come from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, accusing him of manoeuvres …

‘Bommai an accidental CM, BJP’s choice BL Santosh or Prahlad Joshi’: MB Pail
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Bommai an accidental CM, BJP’s choice BL Santosh or Prahlad Joshi’: MB Pail

Hindustan Times  

Responsible for rallying the Lingayats before the assembly election, Congress leader MB Patil said in an interview with Arun Dev that the community has seen through BJP’s hidden agenda of using them to gain power and then discarding them. He said the BJP did not have a plan to make Basavaraj Bommai the chief minister; instead they wanted RSS leaders …

Karnataka elections: Lingayats dominate BJP’s lists, AHINDA for Congress
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka elections: Lingayats dominate BJP’s lists, AHINDA for Congress

Hindustan Times  

In its final list of two candidates, the Bharatiya Janata Party denied a ticket to former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa’s son KE Kantesh from Shivamogga assembly constituency and the Congress, in its last list of five candidates, replaced its sitting MLA from Sidlaghatta, V Muniyappa, with BV Rajeev Gowda, drawing the battle lines for the May 10 assembly …

Karnataka elections 2023 Highlights: Nomination process ends today, BJP says 'only Lingayat will become CM'
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka elections 2023 Highlights: Nomination process ends today, BJP says 'only Lingayat will become CM'

India TV News  

The BJP sought to fend off criticism of its treatment of Lingayat leaders as party national general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh on Thursday said only a leader from the community will become Chief Minister in the state and revealed that it is a "universal truth" in the party. His categorical statement came a day after Lingayat leaders of …

‘Not important for me to become Karnataka CM,’ BS Yediyurappa's son
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Not important for me to become Karnataka CM,’ BS Yediyurappa's son

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of crucial elections, BS Vijayendra, the son of ex-CM BS Yediyurappa said that it is not important for him to become the chief minister of Karnataka. ‘Not important for me to become Karnataka CM,’ BS Yediyurappa's son Speaking to ANI, “At this point of time, becoming the chief minister of Karnataka is not very important to me. BJP will …

Congress, BJP accuse each other of neglecting Lingayat community
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress, BJP accuse each other of neglecting Lingayat community

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The recent political events in Karnataka are said to have raised concern in the BJP camp as they risk facing the wrath of the Lingayat community, a crucial voting bloc in the state. The retirement of BS Yediyurappa, a prominent Lingayat leader and the face of the BJP in Karnataka, and the subsequent resignations of Laxman Savadi and Jagadish …

Shettar’s move may hit BJP’s Lingayat votes, cadre morale: Experts
1 year, 8 months ago

Shettar’s move may hit BJP’s Lingayat votes, cadre morale: Experts

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Hours after former Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Jagadish Shetter joined the Congress, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai downplayed the move saying it would have “little impact” on the party. Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar speaks during a press conference as he joins the Congress in presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Bengaluru on Monday. Since Shettar is …

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