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Lok Sabha polls: Lingayats, Vokkaligas corner lion's share of party tickets in state

The Congress has fielded seven Vokkaligas, five Lingayats and six OBCs. Most of the five SC reserved seats have gone to the Chalavadi sect of Dalits. The party has fielded one Muslim candidate.

29 March 2024, 00:36 IST

Lok Sabha polls: Lingayats, Vokkaligas corner lion's share of party tickets in state

Lok Sabha polls: Lingayats, Vokkaligas corner lion's share of party tickets in state

Lok Sabha polls: Lingayats, Vokkaligas corner lion's share of party tickets in state

29 March 2024, 00:36 IST

Karnataka caste census: Report lying in dustbin for 10 years submitted, Mahasabha will conduct its own: Shamanur

Shivashankarappa said over 2 crore people belonging to Lingayat community are there in Karnataka and the mahasabha has plans to conduct the caste census on its own.

02 March 2024, 20:02 IST

Karnataka caste census: Report lying in dustbin for 10 years submitted, Mahasabha will conduct its own: Shamanur

Karnataka caste census: Report lying in dustbin for 10 years submitted, Mahasabha will conduct its own: Shamanur

Karnataka caste census: Report lying in dustbin for 10 years submitted, Mahasabha will conduct its own: Shamanur

02 March 2024, 20:02 IST

Don't oppose caste census report before it's out, says Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

The politically dominant communities - Vokkaligas and Lingayats – have been opposing the release of the report since 2018.

17 December 2023, 23:03 IST

Don't oppose caste census report before it's out, says Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

Don't oppose caste census report before it's out, says Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

Don't oppose caste census report before it's out, says Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

17 December 2023, 23:03 IST

Remarks against Vokkaligas: C T Ravi flays rationalist K S Bhagawan

He added that Bhagwan should be happy that he lives in a country which follows the tenets of Sanatana Dharma, which wishes good to all, including those who criticise it.

15 October 2023, 21:39 IST

Remarks against Vokkaligas: C T Ravi flays rationalist K S Bhagawan

Remarks against Vokkaligas: C T Ravi flays rationalist K S Bhagawan

Remarks against Vokkaligas: C T Ravi flays rationalist K S Bhagawan

15 October 2023, 21:39 IST

Vokkaliga bastion seems to have shed JD(S) stronghold

The Congress won 19 of the 31 constituencies in Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu districts

14 May 2023, 12:17 IST

Vokkaliga bastion seems to have shed JD(S) stronghold

Vokkaliga bastion seems to have shed JD(S) stronghold

Vokkaliga bastion seems to have shed JD(S) stronghold

14 May 2023, 12:17 IST

Caste calculus: How BJP is wooing Vokkaligas, Lingayats

Two castes that have a phenomenal and profound effect on the poll outcomes are the Vokkaligas and the Lingayats

21 April 2023, 17:37 IST

Karnataka polls 2023: What BJP has done to woo Vokkaligas, Lingayats keeping caste calculus in mind

Karnataka polls 2023: What BJP has done to woo Vokkaligas, Lingayats keeping caste calculus in mind

Caste calculus: How BJP is wooing Vokkaligas, Lingayats

21 April 2023, 17:37 IST

Muslim leaders to challenge Karnataka reservation scrap

Muslim leaders called the move a 'grave injustice' meted out to them

25 March 2023, 16:10 IST

Muslim leaders slam Karnataka government for scrapping reservation, to challenge move in court

Muslim leaders slam Karnataka government for scrapping reservation, to challenge move in court

Muslim leaders to challenge Karnataka reservation scrap

25 March 2023, 16:10 IST

4% OBC quota for Muslims scrapped in poll-bound K'taka

From the 4 per cent that is freed up, the Vokkaligas and Lingayats will get two percentage points each

24 March 2023, 16:01 IST

4% OBC quota for Muslims scrapped in poll-bound Karnataka

4% OBC quota for Muslims scrapped in poll-bound Karnataka

4% OBC quota for Muslims scrapped in poll-bound K'taka

24 March 2023, 16:01 IST

Shah to unveil Basavanna, Kempegowda statues in K'taka

Basavanna and Kempegowda are seen as icons of the dominant Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities, respectively

09 March 2023, 16:56 IST

Amit Shah to unveil Basavanna, Kempegowda statues in poll-bound Karnataka

Amit Shah to unveil Basavanna, Kempegowda statues in poll-bound Karnataka

Shah to unveil Basavanna, Kempegowda statues in K'taka

09 March 2023, 16:56 IST

Political churning on in Vokkaliga heartland: Kateel

Kateel said several leaders from the Vokkaliga heartland were lining up to join the BJP

23 February 2023, 03:26 IST

Political churning on in Vokkaliga heartland: Kateel

Political churning on in Vokkaliga heartland: Kateel

Political churning on in Vokkaliga heartland: Kateel

23 February 2023, 03:26 IST