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"If There Was A Deal...": Lingayat Leader's Tacit Support For DK Shivakumar
The Congress' Karnataka headache just won't go away, with at least two religious leaders from the Lingayat community - one of the most influential in the state and a key voter base during elections - backing DK Shivakumar over Siddaramaiah.
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Seer Statue Defaced In Bengaluru, Attacker Claims A Jesus Christ Dream
The statue of the revered Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami of Bengaluru's Siddaganga Mutt was vandalised on November 30.
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Prominent Lingayat Seer To Contest Against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Math, a prominent Veerashaiva Lingayat seer, on Monday said he has decided to contest as an independent candidate from Dharwad segment in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
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Karnataka Caste Census Submitted Before Polls, Irks Lingayats, Vokkaligas
A socio-economic survey report, submitted today, has set off a political row in Karnataka, even though its contents are yet to be made public.
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Lingayats In Karnataka Call 'Caste Census' Unscientific, Demand Fresh Survey
The decision was taken at a meeting of the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha, which is the apex body of Veerashaiva Lingayats.
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Congress Leader's "Lingayats Got Raw Deal In Karnataka" Claim Sparks Row
Veteran Congress leader and MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa's statement that the Veerashaiva Lingayat community is getting a raw deal under his party's government in Karnataka seems to have sparked a row.
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With 8 Lingayats, 6 Vokkaligas, Karnataka Cabinet Strikes Caste Balance
The Congress government in Karnataka was expanded on Saturday with 24 MLAs taking oath as ministers and the party seeking to give representation to various castes and groups.
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In 1st List Of Karnataka Ministers, Congress Chief's Son, Lingayat Leader
Following the Congress's thumping electoral victory in Karnataka, and week-long chaos over the top job, party president Mallikarjun Kharge today approved the first list of Cabinet Ministers in the Karnataka government.
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Amid Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Tussle, New Claims For Chief Minister Post
The Congress's cautious approach to resolving the 'DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah' conundrum in Karnataka has triggered a side-effect -- new claims from different caste groups for the chief minister post.
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Top BJP Defector Jagadish Shettar's Accusation After Karnataka Results
A Lingayat heavyweight, Mr Shettar lost to the BJP's Mahesh Tenginakai by over 34,000 votes but claimed his quitting the BJP and raising the pitch on the Lingayats helped the Congress in 20 to 25 seats.
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"If There Was A Deal...": Lingayat Leader's Tacit Support For DK Shivakumar
The Congress' Karnataka headache just won't go away, with at least two religious leaders from the Lingayat community - one of the most influential in the state and a key voter base during elections - backing DK Shivakumar over Siddaramaiah.
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Seer Statue Defaced In Bengaluru, Attacker Claims A Jesus Christ Dream
The statue of the revered Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami of Bengaluru's Siddaganga Mutt was vandalised on November 30.
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Prominent Lingayat Seer To Contest Against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Math, a prominent Veerashaiva Lingayat seer, on Monday said he has decided to contest as an independent candidate from Dharwad segment in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
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Karnataka Caste Census Submitted Before Polls, Irks Lingayats, Vokkaligas
A socio-economic survey report, submitted today, has set off a political row in Karnataka, even though its contents are yet to be made public.
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Lingayats In Karnataka Call 'Caste Census' Unscientific, Demand Fresh Survey
The decision was taken at a meeting of the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha, which is the apex body of Veerashaiva Lingayats.
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Congress Leader's "Lingayats Got Raw Deal In Karnataka" Claim Sparks Row
Veteran Congress leader and MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa's statement that the Veerashaiva Lingayat community is getting a raw deal under his party's government in Karnataka seems to have sparked a row.
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With 8 Lingayats, 6 Vokkaligas, Karnataka Cabinet Strikes Caste Balance
The Congress government in Karnataka was expanded on Saturday with 24 MLAs taking oath as ministers and the party seeking to give representation to various castes and groups.
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In 1st List Of Karnataka Ministers, Congress Chief's Son, Lingayat Leader
Following the Congress's thumping electoral victory in Karnataka, and week-long chaos over the top job, party president Mallikarjun Kharge today approved the first list of Cabinet Ministers in the Karnataka government.
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Amid Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Tussle, New Claims For Chief Minister Post
The Congress's cautious approach to resolving the 'DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah' conundrum in Karnataka has triggered a side-effect -- new claims from different caste groups for the chief minister post.
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Top BJP Defector Jagadish Shettar's Accusation After Karnataka Results
A Lingayat heavyweight, Mr Shettar lost to the BJP's Mahesh Tenginakai by over 34,000 votes but claimed his quitting the BJP and raising the pitch on the Lingayats helped the Congress in 20 to 25 seats.
