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Lingayats, Vokkaligas likely to join hands for fight against Siddaramaiah's caste census report

The community leaders said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is keen on taking up the Kantharaj Commission report despite demanding a scientific survey.

22 October 2024, 02:52 IST

Lingayats, Vokkaligas likely to join hands for fight against Siddaramaiah's caste census report

Lingayats, Vokkaligas likely to join hands for fight against Siddaramaiah's caste census report

Lingayats, Vokkaligas likely to join hands for fight against Siddaramaiah's caste census report

22 October 2024, 02:52 IST

Karnataka CM tussle heats up: Now a Veershaiva-Lingayat pontiff seeks top posts for community

There was stiff competition between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the chief minister's post after the declaration of Assembly election results in May last year, and the Congress had managed to convince the latter and made him the deputy chief minister.

28 June 2024, 12:50 IST

Karnataka CM tussle heats up: Now a Veershaiva-Lingayat pontiff seeks top posts for community

Karnataka CM tussle heats up: Now a Veershaiva-Lingayat pontiff seeks top posts for community

Karnataka CM tussle heats up: Now a Veershaiva-Lingayat pontiff seeks top posts for community

28 June 2024, 12:50 IST

Brahmins lobby hard for representation in Karnataka Legislative Council

Of late, the BJP had been sidelining the community and all opportunities are being given to Vokkaligas or Lingayats.

26 May 2024, 22:48 IST

Brahmins lobby hard for representation in Karnataka Legislative Council

Brahmins lobby hard for representation in Karnataka Legislative Council

Brahmins lobby hard for representation in Karnataka Legislative Council

26 May 2024, 22:48 IST

Hebbalkar’s son no pushover in battle against ex-CM Shettar in BJP bastion

Lingayats, Marathas and Jains form the majority of the voter base in the Belgaum Lok Sabha seat. They have traditionally supported the BJP in most elections.

05 May 2024, 00:43 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Hebbalkar’s son no pushover in battle against ex-CM Shettar in BJP bastion

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Hebbalkar’s son no pushover in battle against ex-CM Shettar in BJP bastion

Hebbalkar’s son no pushover in battle against ex-CM Shettar in BJP bastion

05 May 2024, 00:43 IST

Karnataka: Prominent Lingayat seer to contest against Pralhad Joshi in Dharwad for LS polls

The seer also accused Congress of neglecting Lingayats after coming to power, and not giving suitable positions to leaders of calibre from the community.

08 April 2024, 11:04 IST

Karnataka: Prominent Lingayat seer to contest against Pralhad Joshi in Dharwad for LS polls

Karnataka: Prominent Lingayat seer to contest against Pralhad Joshi in Dharwad for LS polls

Karnataka: Prominent Lingayat seer to contest against Pralhad Joshi in Dharwad for LS polls

08 April 2024, 11:04 IST

Lok Sabha polls: Lingayats, Vokkaligas corner lion's share of party tickets in state

The Congress has fielded seven Vokkaligas, five Lingayats and six OBCs. Most of the five SC reserved seats have gone to the Chalavadi sect of Dalits. The party has fielded one Muslim candidate.

29 March 2024, 00:36 IST

Lok Sabha polls: Lingayats, Vokkaligas corner lion's share of party tickets in state

Lok Sabha polls: Lingayats, Vokkaligas corner lion's share of party tickets in state

Lok Sabha polls: Lingayats, Vokkaligas corner lion's share of party tickets in state

29 March 2024, 00:36 IST

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Lingayat seers set March 31 deadline for BJP to replace Pralhad Joshi in Karnataka's Dharwad

The seer also accused Joshi of forcing B S Yediyurappa to resign as the chief minister, and prevented the local party leaders from visiting former chief minister Jagadish Shettar’s residence to welcome him when the latter returned to the BJP.

27 March 2024, 23:47 IST

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Lingayat seers set March 31 deadline for BJP to replace Pralhad Joshi in Karnataka's Dharwad

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Lingayat seers set March 31 deadline for BJP to replace Pralhad Joshi in Karnataka's Dharwad

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Lingayat seers set March 31 deadline for BJP to replace Pralhad Joshi in Karnataka's Dharwad

27 March 2024, 23:47 IST

Lingayat seers fume at Joshi, want BJP ticket change

The meeting of more than 40 seers ultimately resolved to ask the BJP high command to shift Joshi from Dharwad to some other constituency.

27 March 2024, 12:44 IST

Lingayat seers fume at Joshi, want BJP ticket change

Lingayat seers fume at Joshi, want BJP ticket change

Lingayat seers fume at Joshi, want BJP ticket change

27 March 2024, 12:44 IST

Karnataka caste census: Report lying in dustbin for 10 years submitted, Mahasabha will conduct its own: Shamanur

Shivashankarappa said over 2 crore people belonging to Lingayat community are there in Karnataka and the mahasabha has plans to conduct the caste census on its own.

02 March 2024, 20:02 IST

Karnataka caste census: Report lying in dustbin for 10 years submitted, Mahasabha will conduct its own: Shamanur

Karnataka caste census: Report lying in dustbin for 10 years submitted, Mahasabha will conduct its own: Shamanur

Karnataka caste census: Report lying in dustbin for 10 years submitted, Mahasabha will conduct its own: Shamanur

02 March 2024, 20:02 IST

Nobody came to me seeking details: Seer on Karnataka caste census

The ruling Congress is divided on the report. Several Lingayat and Vokkaliga ministers in Siddaramaiah Cabinet have petitioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking the latter to junk the findings of the caste census saying it was done in an unscientific manner.

29 February 2024, 22:37 IST

Nobody came to me seeking details: Seer on Karnataka caste census

Nobody came to me seeking details: Seer on Karnataka caste census

Nobody came to me seeking details: Seer on Karnataka caste census

29 February 2024, 22:37 IST