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Karnataka: PM Modi accuses Congress of lying to win elections

He said instead, political parties rake up caste, religion, communal and community related issues.

27 April 2018 1:54 AM IST

I am very confident that in all likelihood we will get the opportunity to give Bharat Ratna to the Swamiji in the next 6-7 months, Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy said. (Photo: ANI)

Kumaraswamy bats for Bharat Ratna for Siddaganga seer

This is seen as a bid to woo the politically and numerically strong Lingayat community in Karnataka ahead of the Lok...

31 Jan 2019 5:24 PM IST

According to the official order, Virajpet BJP MLA K G Bopaiah wrote to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa requesting him to cancel Tipu Jayanti celebrations. (Photo: File)

17 inducted into BSY's team, but Delhi calls shots

The party has clearly pandered to its Lingayat vote bank, selecting seven ministers from the community.

21 Aug 2019 5:29 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi being initiated into the Lingayat sect by the seer of Muruga Mutt, in Chitradurga. (PTI)

Rahul Gandhi initiated into Lingayat sect in Karnataka

Incumbent Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and his predecessor BS Yeddiyurappa hail from the sect

4 Aug 2022 12:01 AM IST

Sundara Devinagara was welcomed to the BJP at a function in the morning by U Rajesh Naik; In a sudden twist to the story, Sundara rejoined Congress at another programme held at Mani a few hours later. (Photo: AP)

Cong MLAs consider plan for 2 deputy CMs, one a Lingayat

It is almost certain that G. Parameshwar, a dalit leader and state Congress president, will be appointed as the deputy...

21 May 2018 5:09 AM IST

BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa makes a point during his speech before resigning ahead of the Trust vote on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

BJP hopes for comeback due to Cong-JD(S) contradictions

BJP president Amit Shah had on Saturday asserted that the JD(S)-Congress government is an unholy alliance and was...

21 May 2018 12:20 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met the Lingayat community Seers at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru few days back. (Photo: PTI)

Centre may send Lingayat proposal for detailed study

The proposal was cleared by the state Cabinet after an expert committee constituted by it made a similar recommendation.

21 March 2018 1:42 AM IST

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

Smart move by Congress in Karnataka on poll-eve?

In recommending that the Centre accord religious minority status to the politically powerful Lingayat community in...

21 March 2018 12:40 AM IST

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

Siddaramaiah woos Lingayats in Karnataka with minority tag

Lingayats and Veerashaivas constitute 17% of Karnataka's population. They dominate 100 out of the 224 Assembly seats.

20 March 2018 2:04 AM IST

BJP president Amit Shah also hit out at the Sidaramaiah government, accusing it of following three Ds -- Dhokha (cheating), Dadagiri (goondaism) and dynastic politics. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

K'taka CM's time has come to end, will get biggest shock' soon: Amit...

Amit Shah asserted that Siddaramaiah and JDS would receive the 'biggest shock of their lives' from the region in the May...

31 March 2018 8:20 AM IST

BJP National President Amit Shah. (Photo: PTI)

Chitradurga Mutt seeks BJP support for minority status to Lingayats

Seer said granting special status to the community will unite the divided sub-castes of Lingayats.

28 March 2018 2:18 PM IST