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Lingayat-Vokkaliga joint fight likely against Karnataka caste censusKarnataka's Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities, represented by AIVM and Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha, are uniting against the state government's socio-economic survey, alleging it misrepresented their..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka caste census data collection under lens, debate put off to May 2Karnataka's cabinet meeting on the contentious caste census concluded without a resolution, postponing further discussions to May 2 amidst pressure from Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva-Lingayat communities...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka caste census report: Lingayat Mahasabha rejects findings, calls for fresh surveyKarnataka's government is grappling with internal discord following the leak of a caste census report. Legislators and leaders from the Vokkaliga and Lingayat communities are strongly opposing the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lingayat, Vokkaliga netas huddle ahead of April 17 caste census meetKarnataka's government faces internal pressure following the leak of a caste census report. Vokkaliga and Lingayat leaders are contesting the population estimates, claiming higher numbers. Deputy CM DK..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Chhaava': Sambhaji’s historic Sangameshwar sacrificeVicky Kaushal's film 'Chhaava' celebrates the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, highlighting his bravery and sacrifice. The story unfolds with Sambhaji Maharaj's capture by the Mughals in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lingayat concerns add new twist to caste census row in KarnatakaKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced the sealed Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, known as the 'caste census,' will be discussed at the next cabinet meeting. Amid criticism and allegations of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In last moment U-turn, Karnataka puts off tabling 'caste census'The Karnataka government has delayed discussing the caste census report, initially scheduled for cabinet review, amid concerns from Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities about the report's implications...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lingayat quota stir turns violent in Karnataka, 50 hurtA protest by the Lingayat Panchamasali community in Belagavi, India, demanding increased reservation quotas, turned violent. Police clashed with protesters who attempted to breach barricades, resulting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Siddaramaiah may restore 4% Muslim quota in KarnatakaKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah hinted at restoring the 4% Muslim quota scrapped by the BJP, citing the latter's affidavit in court. This sparked a debate in the assembly, with BJP demanding proof...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka BJP MLA calls for ‘Ayodhya-like stir’ for dargah siteBJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal calls for an "Ayodhya-like movement" to re-establish Anubhava Mantapa on its original site in Basavakalyan, Karnataka. He asserts that a dargah currently occupies the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lingayat vote split: Cong leaves BJP trailing in Hyderabad-KarnatakaIndiaTimes - Published | |
20 years on, can Congress breach BJP’s Kittur Karnataka citadel?Kittur Karnataka, a long-standing BJP stronghold, faces a challenging BJP-Congress battle. Lingayat community's pivotal role in elections, recent incidents involving Neha Hiremath & Prajwal Revanna,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lok Sabha elections: Infighting among its Lingayats a challenge for Congress in KarnatakaCongress faces internal conflicts as contenders vie for Lingayat representation, impacting party unity and potential election outcomes. Lingayat community support pivotal for Congress' success in..IndiaTimes - Published | Minister eyes 5th win, but Lingayat seer stands in wayPralhad Joshi faces a challenge in Dharwad from Congress's Asooti, supported by Lingayat seer Swami. Asooti unites Ahinda votes against Joshi, while BJP's Tenginakai and Bellad work to secure Joshi's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lingayat seer exits contest against Union minister Pralhad JoshiIndiaTimes - Published | Fresh blow for Congress as veteran Shivraj Patil's bahu joins BJPArchana Patil Chakurkar joined BJP in Mumbai after women's reservation bill. Fadnavis inducted her following Basavraj Patil's exit, aiming for Lingayat votes in Latur. Archana highlighted Nari Shakti..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka Congress strategically deploys Laxman Savadi to secure Lingayat votesLaxman Savadi, a former BJP deputy chief minister, has joined Congress and is working to gain the support of the Lingayat community in north Karnataka. His defection, along with Jagadish Shettar, has..IndiaTimes - Published | Maratha quota row: Supriya Sule says issuance of ordinance was delayed too muchNCP leader says quota activists had to travel all the way to Mumbai to spur government into action, raises pending quota demands from Dhangar, Lingayat and Muslim communitiesMid-Day - Published |
Why Jagdish Shettar's return matters to BJP in KarnatakaFormer Karnataka CM Jagdish Shettar rejoins BJP after leaving Congress; Lingayat leader; defeated in Hubli-Dharwad (Central) seat by Mahesh Tenginakai.IndiaTimes - Published | Cabinet declares social reformer Basavanna as Karnataka cultural iconThe state cabinet of Karnataka has declared 12th-century social reformer Basavanna as the cultural leader of the state and named Freedom Park in Shivamogga city after mystic-saint Vachana poet, Allama..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka: Communal issues take a backseat, for nowThe Congress government faces a challenge from the BJP during the winter session in Belagavi due to housing minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan's alleged inflammatory comments about the speaker's post. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka: Vijayendra’s appointment may not pose a Lingayat challenge for CongThe appointment of BY Vijayendra as the state BJP chief in Karnataka has led to divided opinions among political analysts and party functionaries. Some believe that the move is an attempt by the BJP to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Eye on Lingayats, BJP names BSY's son Karnataka party chiefB.S. Yediyurappa's son, B.Y. Vijayendra, has been appointed as the Karnataka BJP president in an attempt to consolidate support among the Lingayat community and form an alliance with the JD(S)...IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka politics: Caste report may be new battle in Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar tussleCracks are appearing within the Congress party in Karnataka over accepting the Kantharaj Commission's report on the socio-economic survey. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah supports accepting the report, but..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lingayats distraught under Siddaramaiah: Karnataka Congress MLASenior MLA and president of All India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha, Shamanur Shivashankarappa, has expressed his support for a Lingayat chief minister in Karnataka. He claims that the Lingayat..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP-JD(S) alliance: A marriage of convenience or emerging double engine?The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) have formed an alliance in Karnataka ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Despite ideological differences, the two parties have..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka Congress now divided over caste censusThe caste census report is causing tension within the Congress party in Karnataka. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has indicated that the government will accept and release the report, but members of the..IndiaTimes - Published | Three more deputy CMs in Karnataka? Minister's suggestion creates buzzCooperation Minister KN Rajanna has suggested appointing three more deputy chief ministers in Karnataka, representing the Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST, and minority communities. Rajanna believes that..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Don’t Lose Patience…’: Shivakumar’s Big Message To MLAs Denied Cabinet BerthMeanwhile, prominent Lingayat pontiff Guru Siddarajayogeendra swamiji has urged the Congress government to allot cabinet post to Laxman Savadi in the coming days, who joined Congress after quitting BJP..Zee News - Published | Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Which MLAs are likely to become ministers? What we know so farThe politically vital Lingayat community may be compensated with a majority of Cabinet berths going to its MLAs after not getting the Karnataka CM post.DNA - Published |
New twist in Karnataka CM race: As Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar tussle intensifies, new name crops up for CM postThe All India Veershaiva Mahasabha has written a letter to Congress president Kharge, highlighting the fact that 34 of the newly elected Congress MLAs are from Lingayat community.DNA - Published | Karnataka elections: For BJP, even Lingayat vote not caste in stoneIndiaTimes - Published |
Lingayat Effect: BJP Trailing In North KarnatakaHubbali-Central Dharwad is a strong BJP, RSS fiefdom and it is difficult to unsettle the party in this area.Zee News - Published | Lingayat Forum a fictional organisation: K'taka CM BommainewKerala.com - Published |
Karnataka Election: In Shiggaon, CM BS Bommai Faces Fierce Triangular FightThe Congress, according to the local people, should have given the seat to a Panchamasali Lingayat and this would have given sleepless nights to Bommai.Zee News - Published | K'taka Veerashaiva Lingayat forum extends support to Cong, setback for BJPnewKerala.com - Published |
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Big blow to BJP as Veerashaiva Lingayat forum extends support to CongressVeerashaiva Lingayat forum in an open letter confirmed its support to congress from the May 10th Karnataka assembly election.DNA - Published | Sr Cong leaders meet Lingayat Mutt heads, BJP faces tough situation in North K'takanewKerala.com - Published |
Analysis: Who Will Be Karnataka CM If BJP Wins? Jockeying BeginsBJP insiders said there was always an attempt within the party to extend its base across Karnataka. The decision makers have been trying to limit the dependency of the party on the Lingayat vote bank..Zee News - Published | Karnataka Election Special: Will Rahul Gandhi`s Unprecedented Lingayat Outreach Work For Congress?Speaking to IANS, B. Samilulla, a senior journalist and political analyst, explained that it is all about getting a 5 per cent vote swing for the Congress in Karnataka. "In the last Assembly elections,..Zee News - Published |
Analysis: Congress President Kharge`s Personal `KRA` - Victory At Home Turf KalaburagiAt a time, when the BJP is in an experimentation mode in Karnataka and is facing allegations of humiliating the Lingayat leadership, Kharge is strategising to deliver a body blow to the saffron party..Zee News - Published | BJP`s `Operation Lotus` Won`t Be Successful In Karnataka, Says Congress Leader MB PatilCongress leader MB Patil said he has neither been sidelined nor losing his importance in the party after Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi, the tall Lingayat leaders from BJP, joined the Congress.Zee News - Published |
Karnataka Assembly Polls: Defamation Case Filed Against Siddaramaiah For `Corrupt Lingayat CMs` RemarkThe defamation suit against Siddaramaiah has been filed by activist Shankar Sait at the Magistrate court in Bengaluru on Tuesday.Zee News - Published | Karnataka polls: Yediyurappa is BJP's only hope of keeping the Lingayat voteIndiaTimes - Published |
`It Was On Bommai: Shettar Defends Siddaramaiah`s `Corrupt Lingayat CM` RemarkUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi demanded an apology from Siddaramaiah over his remark where he mentioned that `Lingayat CM had done corruption`.Zee News - Published | Congress Siddaramaiah’s ‘corrupt Lingayat CM’ remark sparks rowIndiaTimes - Published |
No loss of Lingayat support due to senior netas’ exits, says BJP president JP NaddaBJP president JP Nadda is confident that his party will retain office in Karnataka and break the trend of no party winning two consecutive terms since 1985. In conversation with TOI, Nadda takes up..IndiaTimes - Published | In Lingayat Outreach, Rahul Gandhi Invokes Basavanna To Slam PM Modi, BJP In Karnataka"When I questioned about the Prime Minister`s relationship with Adani, they erased my speech from the Lok Sabha records, but the Lok Sabha is not the only place where I can speak the truth. I can speak..Zee News - Published |
Lingayats Politics: BJP, Congress Trying Tooth And Nails To Woo CommunityHowever, when he came back to the BJP`s fold, the Lingayat community again voted for the BJP and it came to power in the subsequent polls. State`s political history shows that the Lingayat community is..Zee News - Published | |
