Leaders of Veerashaiva-Lingayat community have given call to defeat BJP over its alleged ‘ill-treatment’ of Lingayat strongman and former CM BS Yediyurappa.
A Lingayat leader, the former CM was denied a ticket by BJP but was given one by Congress, which is highlighting BJP leader Yediyurappa's 'injustice' towards community as campaign issue.
Messaging comes at a time when Panchamasalis, biggest sub-sect within Lingayats, have rejected Bommai's decision to split Muslim quota share equally between Lingayats & Vokkaligas.
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Political experts say not seeing Yediyurappa at the helm in upcoming assembly elections may affect Lingayat votes, a dominant community in Karnataka with considerable political clout.
Chairman of Congress' campaign committee in poll-bound Karnataka, Patil says work to win back Lingayat vote has begun & that smart ticket distribution within the community will be key.
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