It is the responsibility of the government to ensure unity in society. Instead, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is dividing it on the pretext of according separate religion status to Lingayats. Siddaramaiah has done this with an eye on elections. But he will face the consequences.
- JD(S) state president H D Kumaraswamy
The state Cabinet has taken a historic decision to accord religious minority status to Lingayats. Basavanna had fought for equality in 12th century. The community has got justice now.
- Water Resources Minister M B Patil
(Published 19 March 2018, 14:34 IST)