Lingayat is a separate religion, says CM Siddaramaiah; hits out at caste system
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah controversially declared Lingayat a separate religion, reigniting past allegations of community division. This statement comes amidst internal Lingayat confusion over identifying as a distinct religion or Hindu caste in ongoing surveys. While BJP urges Hindu caste identification, Congress promotes separate religious status.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah controversially declared Lingayat a separate religion, reigniting past allegations of community division. This statement comes amidst internal Lingayat confusion over identifying as a distinct religion or Hindu caste in ongoing surveys. While BJP urges Hindu caste identification, Congress promotes separate religious status.
