Minority religion status for Lingayats: How the decision can impact Karnataka elections

In a move that is expected to have a huge impact on the assembly elections in Karnaraka, the Siddaramaiah government decided on Monday to declare Lingayats as a religious minority and include the Veerashaivas who follow Basavanna as a group within the community.

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