Lingayats Demand Karnataka CM Post, Lobbying Begins For Deputy CM
Belagavi North MLA Asif Sait has demanded that the post should be given to KPCC Working President Satish Jarkiholi.
May 16, 2023, 16:17 PM IST
Karnataka Polls: Seer To Bat For Hike In Quota, Minority Status For Lingayats
The Lingayats make up nearly 17 per cent of the population in Karnataka.
May 07, 2023, 19:00 PM IST
Karnataka's Lingayat seer, arrested for raping minor girls, sent to 14-day judicial custody
Lingayat seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru of the Murugha Math was arrested after an FIR was registered against a total of five people, including the warden of the monastery's hostel, based on the complaint by an officer of the District Child Protection Unit.
Sep 02, 2022, 07:00 AM IST
BS Yediyurappa appointed to top BJP body ahead of Karnataka polls, takes THIS pledge
Elated with his appointment, the 79-year-old Karnataka Lingayat leader has vowed to bring the BJP back to power in the state and to strengthen it in the rest of south India
Aug 17, 2022, 21:20 PM IST
Basavaraj Bommai: Yediyurappa loyalist, Lingayat leader and BJP's new face in Karnataka
Bommai’s caste, educational qualification, administrative capacities and proximity to Yediyurappa and central leaders of the BJP is said to be the reasons for his election to the top post.
Jul 28, 2021, 11:23 AM IST
BS Yediyurappa: End of an era but not the end of road for BJP’s ‘comeback man’ in Karnataka
Though in the last two years, BJP won most of the by-elections under Yediyurappa's leadership, repeated floods, alleged shortcomings in COVID management and growing disgruntlement within the party and the government, threw challenges to his administration.
Jul 27, 2021, 13:28 PM IST
How will BJP prevent Lingayat backlash after BS Yediyurappa's exit, who will be next Karnataka CM?
Ending months of speculation over his exit, BS Yediyurappa finally stepped down as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Monday, coinciding with his government completing two years in office, even as suspense continues on his successor.
Jul 27, 2021, 12:04 PM IST
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
BJP's central leader Arun Singh to arrive in Karnataka today to meet party MLAs as dissent grows against BS Yediyurappa
During his three-day visit to the southern state, BJP national General Secretary Arun Singh is expected to give a patient hearing to the ministers and legislators, many of whom had recently expressed dissent over the CM`s functioning.
Jun 16, 2021, 10:52 AM 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
Deshhit: 'Lingayat Connection' of Siddaganga Mutt
In this segment of Deshhit, watch 'Lingayat Connection' of Siddaganga Mutt.
Apr 16, 2019, 21:26 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, others condole death of Lingayat seer Shivakumara Swamiji
The seer of Tumakuru-based Siddaganga Math was known as the 'Walking God'.
Jan 21, 2019, 16:47 PM IST
Sri Shivakumara Swamiji dies aged 111: Know all about the Lingayat seer of Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkuru
He was being treated for a lung infection which he developed after undergoing a liver bypass last month.
Jan 21, 2019, 11:29 AM IST
Maharashtra Lingayats hold protest rally, demand separate religion status
Led by 103-year-old Shivling Shivacharya Maharaj, the Mahamorcha saw the attendance of several spiritual gurus from the Lingayat community and leaders from several other states.
Apr 08, 2018, 22:27 PM IST
Won't let Congress divide Karnataka like Britishers: Amit Shah on Siddaramaiah government’s resolution on Lingayat
Amit Shah has rejected the Congress party's demand to make Lingayat a separate religion in Karnataka.
Apr 04, 2018, 11:25 AM IST
Watch: BJP president Amit Shah visits Siddaganga Mutt, meets Shivakumara Swami
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah on Monday met Shivakumara Swami, head of Siddaganga Mutt in Karnataka's Tumkur as part of his two-day Karnataka tour.
Mar 26, 2018, 13:56 PM IST
Amid controversy , Siddaramaiah government officially gives minority status to Lingayats
The demand for a separate religion tag to Veerashaiva/ Lingayat faiths has surfaced from the numerically strong and politically-influential community.
Mar 23, 2018, 19:51 PM IST
Congress' Lingayat move aimed at Yeddyurappa: BJP Minister
Congress's decision to recognise Lingayat community as a religion is aimed at preventing Yeddyurappa from winning, alleged BJP leader and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Mar 20, 2018, 22:28 PM IST
Split in Karnataka Congress? Party leader questions decision to recognise Lingayat as religion
Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government on Monday recognised Lingayat as a separate religion.
Mar 20, 2018, 20:32 PM IST
