Bengaluru: The demand to accord a separate religion status for Lingayats resurfaced on Sunday with a gathering of the community here under the leadership of several of its seers.

5 resolutions passed

The ‘Basava Culture Campaign-2025’ organised by “Lingayat Matadeeshara Okkoota”, adopted five resolutions at the valedictory function, which included raising awareness about religious recognition for Lingayats.

“All Lingayats are Indians first. The Lingayat religion is the religion of Kannada. Country comes before religion. Always strive for the unity of the country with national consciousness,” said the resolution.

Stating that Lingayat religion is the greatest religion founded by Mahatma Basaveshwara and other Sharanas in the 12th century, it said, “Geographically, we are all Hindus. Co

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