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3 days, 14 hours ago

Panchamasali Lingayat protest ends; Siddaramaiah to meet legislators on reservation

BENGALURU, BELAGAVI: Panchamasali Lingayat community’s agitation, which showed all signs of turning intense with each passing day, seems to have subsided for now with Kudalasangama pontiff Jaya Mrutyunjaya Swamiji calling off the protest on Thursday. Exhausted after a day’s fasting, the pontiff ended his protest after Panchamasali Lingayat leaders, including former minister CC Patil persuaded him to do so. The …

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Does CM Siddaramaiah set Congress on a collision course with Lingayats?

New Indian Express

Wittingly or unwittingly, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has set the Congress on a collision course with the Lingayat community in Karnataka. The Government’s brash handling of the Panchamsali Lingayats’ agitation and the community seer’s call for intensifying the movement indicates that it could cause more bad blood. Members of the Karnataka State Backward Castes Federation have urged the CM not to …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Failure to handle Panchamasali stir in Karnataka could cost Congress in long run

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The failure to handle the Panchamasali Lingayat community’s stir demanding the 2A tag, that resulted in violence, including stone throwing and police ‘lathicharge’ on protesters in Belagavi, is likely to have its own ramifications on the ruling Congress government, as part of North Karnataka is engulfed in protests. “Being a Kuruba community icon, Siddaramaiah is unlikely to include Panchamasali …

Community Congress Siddaramaiah Parameshwara Sc Quota Lingayats Panchamasali

1 week, 4 days ago

Panchamasali protests intensify in Karnataka as BJP backs demand for 2A reservation demand

Hindustan Times

The protests by Panchamasali Lingayat community demanding their inclusion in the 2A category of Other Backward Castes intensified on Thursday with the BJP backing them. Police in action against protestors who tried to barge into Suvarna Vikasa Soudha during their protest demanding quota for the Panchamasali Lingayat community, in Belagavi, Tuesday. The Panchamasali Lingayat community led by the pontiff of …

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1 week, 4 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 …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Seer calls Siddaramaiah anti-Lingayat, BJP demands apology for lathi charge

India Today

The seer of Panchamshali Peetha in Karnataka condemned Tuesday's lathi charge on Panchamshali Lingayat protesters in Belagavi, calling for a statewide road blockade. Tensions escalated on Tuesday when members of the Panchamshali Lingayat community staged a protest near the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, demanding reservation under the 2A category. Members of the Panchamshali Lingayat community protested near Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in …

Bjp Siddaramaiah Seer Lathi Charge 2A Reservation Panchamshali Lingayat

1 week, 6 days ago

Karnataka: Panchamasali Lingayat reservation protests turns violent, police resorts to lathi-charge - WATCH

Live Mint

Demanding Panchamasali Lingayats' reservation, a large number of people gathered to demonstrate in Karnataka's Belagavi on Tuesday. The protestors breached the barricade laid by the police to lay siege to the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha where the Karnataka Legislative session is in progress. The agitation was led by Basava Jaya Mruthyunjaya Swami who has been demanding the inclusion of Panchamasali community …

Karnataka Panchamasali

1 week, 6 days ago

Panchamasali protest turns violent in Karnataka's Belagavi, HD Kumaraswamy attacks Congress govt

Hindustan Times

The protesters who have been demanding quota for the Panchamasali Lingayat community barged into Suvarna Vikasa Soudha in Karnataka's Belagavi, where the current assembly sessions are happening. The Panchamasalis, a sub-sect of the influential Lingayat community, have been advocating for inclusion under the 2A reservation category for the past three years. A few people at the protest site were The …

Community Karnataka Lingayat Congress Siddaramaiah Kumaraswamy Belagavi

2 weeks ago

Karnataka Assembly witnesses noisy scenes over Waqf issue

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly here on Monday witnessed noisy scenes on the first day of the winter session over Waqf issue with the opposition BJP demanding immediate discussion on it. After the obituary reference, when Speaker U T Khader wanted to make a mention of the unveiling a large painting of the 'Anubhava Mantapa', at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha here, Leader …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lingayat Group Launches Counter to Vachana Darshana Book

New Indian Express

Lingayat groups have launched Vachana Nija Darshana, a counter to the controversial Vachana Darshana, to address perceived distortions and omissions in the original work. The book, penned by Vachana scholar Dr Meenakshi Bali, has gained traction among Basava and Lingayat supporters, fuelling a spirited ideological battle.

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2 months ago

Congress's Edge Over BJP-JDS Alliance in Assembly Elections

New Indian Express

Congress holds an edge over the BJP-JDS alliance in the upcoming Assembly elections in Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur. However, the outcome will depend on the strategies adopted by both parties and the choice of candidates. Congress has improved its votebase by garnering over 85,000 votes against the BJP-JDS alliance's 1.25 lakh votes in the Lok Sabha elections. The ruling party …

Channapatna

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu

13 pilgrims from one Shivamogga village killed in pre-dawn road accident in Haveri district Thirteen persons, including two children, were killed in a horrific accident in Haveri district, when the mini bus they were travelling in rammed into a stationary truck from behind on Pune-Bengaluru national highway during wee hours of Friday, June 28, 2024. Karnataka seeks nod from Centre …

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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. …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Seer stresses need to resume independent religion movement

The Hindu

The seer of Taralabalu Mutt at Sanehalli Sri Panditaradhya Shivacharya Swami has called on the leaders from the Lingayat community and politicians to continue the movement demanding independent religion status to Lingayatism. Speaking at a programme on Basava philosophy and inauguration of Sirsangi Lingaraj Desai auditorium at Lingayat Bhavan in Dharwad on Friday, Panditaradhya Shivacharya Swami said that because of …

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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 …

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6 months, 1 week 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. …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Pralhad Joshi: 5-time BJP lawmaker returns to Modi cabinet

Hindustan Times

Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, dubbed as the ‘BJP Blue-Eyed Boy’, has once again found himself at the centre of political attention as he re-enters Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government. Born into a traditional North Karnataka Brahmin family in Bijapur on November 27, 1962, Joshi’s political journey has been closely intertwined with the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka. …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Narendra Modi government 3.0: Who are the top Cabinet ministers?

Hindustan Times

Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive time along with his new Cabinet and council of ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by BJP MP Rajnath Singh at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Union government, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Sunday. MPs who took oath as …

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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 …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hope for Congress in Latur as Deshmukhs launch Matang-Muslim-Lingayat ploy

Hindustan Times

LATUR: After massive victories in the past two Lok Sabha elections, the BJP is this time struggling to retain the Latur constituency. The reasons are many: apart from the anger among farmers and the Maratha community and the non-performance of sitting BJP MP Sudhakar Shrangare, the Congress’ gambit of putting up a Lingayat candidate, Dr Shivaji Kalge, has queered the …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lingayats don’t vote on caste lines in Dharwad

New Indian Express

HUBBALLI : To deny BJP candidate Pralhad Joshi a fifth term from the Dharwad parliamentary segment, Congress is pitting him against the Lingayat community. He defeated Lingayat candidates fielded by either Janata Party or Janata Dal in the next three elections. Though the Grand Old Party put up Lingayat candidates against Joshi in the next three elections, it did not …

Community Lingayat Congress Candidates Election Dharwad Lingayats

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency | Pralhad Joshi hopes for a record fifth win, with seer out of fray and a murder adding to saffron narrative

The Hindu

Yet again, Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency is slated for a straight fight between national parties the BJP and the Congress with both making every effort to woo the demographically strong Veerashaiva-Lingayat community. Ever since, the BJP has registered easy victories with Vijay Sankeshwar, winning it thrice, and Mr. Joshi, winning it four times in a row. Having a topography which …

Lingayat Congress Lok Sabha Bjp Joshi Win Dharwad

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Seer accuses Joshi of using ‘death of Lingayat’ for election

The Hindu

Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Mutt, who withdrew his nomination from Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency, on Saturday, accused Union Minister and BJP candidate Pralhad Joshi of misusing the ‘death of Neha Hiremath, a Lingayat’ for the election. Addressing presspersons in Hubballi on Saturday, Dingaleshwar Swami clarified that he was not supporting any political party but was against Mr. Joshi …

Lingayat Joshi Seer

8 months ago

Dingaleshwar seer withdraws his candidacy against Pralhad Joshi

Hindustan Times

Lingayat seer Pakira Dingaleshwar, who had announced that he would contest against Union minister Pralhad Joshi from the Hubballi-Dharwad Lok Sabha seat, withdrew his candidacy on Monday. Citing a desire to maintain unity among devotees and in deference to the wishes of a respected Lingayat politician, the seer announced his decision to withdraw from contesting the Lok Sabha elections from …

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Panchamasali Lingayat protest ends; Siddaramaiah to meet legislators on reservation

Does CM Siddaramaiah set Congress on a collision course with Lingayats?

Failure to handle Panchamasali stir in Karnataka could cost Congress in long run

Panchamasali protests intensify in Karnataka as BJP backs demand for 2A reservation demand

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

Seer calls Siddaramaiah anti-Lingayat, BJP demands apology for lathi charge

Karnataka: Panchamasali Lingayat reservation protests turns violent, police resorts to lathi-charge - WATCH

Panchamasali protest turns violent in Karnataka's Belagavi, HD Kumaraswamy attacks Congress govt

Karnataka Assembly witnesses noisy scenes over Waqf issue

Lingayat Group Launches Counter to Vachana Darshana Book

Congress's Edge Over BJP-JDS Alliance in Assembly Elections

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

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

Seer stresses need to resume independent religion movement

Lingayats disappointed with only MoS portfolio for community

Influential Lingayat leader sworn into NDA 3.0 council of ministers

Pralhad Joshi: 5-time BJP lawmaker returns to Modi cabinet

Narendra Modi government 3.0: Who are the top Cabinet ministers?

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

Hope for Congress in Latur as Deshmukhs launch Matang-Muslim-Lingayat ploy

Lingayats don’t vote on caste lines in Dharwad

Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency | Pralhad Joshi hopes for a record fifth win, with seer out of fray and a murder adding to saffron narrative

Seer accuses Joshi of using ‘death of Lingayat’ for election

Dingaleshwar seer withdraws his candidacy against Pralhad Joshi