Lingayat seers

Amid resignation rumours, more than 30 top Lingayat seers extend support to Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa

The politically influential community is considered to have a significant presence in about 140 of the total 224 assembly constituencies in the state, and decisive in about 90 seats, according to political observers.

Jul 20, 2021, 16:45 PM IST

'Age no issue', Lingayat seers back CM BS Yediyurappa amid speculation of leadership change in Karnataka

The Lingayat community seers contended that those who raise the issue of age forget that it was BS Yediyurappa who toiled day and night to ensure that the BJP crossed the 100-seat mark in Karnataka.

Jun 15, 2021, 12:52 PM IST