Lingayats, Vokkaligas plan major showdown over caste census
Karnataka's Congress government faces a major challenge as dominant Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities strongly oppose the controversial caste census report, fearing political vulnerability. The Vokkaligara Sangha has threatened to destabilize the government if the census is implemented. Lingayat leaders are calling for a re-survey, and influential mutt heads are planning a joint meeting to discuss their concerns and future actions.
Karnataka's Congress government faces a major challenge as dominant Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities strongly oppose the controversial caste census report, fearing political vulnerability. The Vokkaligara Sangha has threatened to destabilize the government if the census is implemented. Lingayat leaders are calling for a re-survey, and influential mutt heads are planning a joint meeting to discuss their concerns and future actions.
