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No Stand On Lingayats Demand For Separate Religion Status: Siddaramaiah

The Lingayat/Veerashaiva community that owes allegiance to the social reform movement initiated by Basaveshwara in the 12th century has a substantial population in Karnataka.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that he has no stand regarding the demand for a separate religion status by the Lingayat community, even as opposition BJP alleged that an attempt was being made to divide the Hindu religion and society.

The CM's statement came a day after the 'Basava Culture Campaign-2025' organised by "Lingayat Matadeeshara Okkoota" (federation of Lingayat seers), adopting resolutions at the valedictory function, which included raising awareness about religious recogn

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