The Lingayat community in Karnataka has renewed their demand for a separate religious status and adopted a resolution in this regard at an event in Bengaluru.

The fresh demand came nearly seven years after the Centre rejected a proposal by the then Congress-led government in the state and maintained that the community is part of Hinduism.

At the valedictory function of 'Basava Culture Campaign-2025' organised by "Lingayat Matadeeshara Okkoota" on Sunday, the community leaders also called for raising awareness about religious recognition for Lingayats.

"All Lingayats are Indians first. Lingayat religion is the religion of Kannada. Country comes before religion. Always strive for the unity of the country with national consciousness," said one of the resolutions adopted at the function.

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