Lingayat organisations unhappy with BJP, Congress over ticket distribution
The Hindu
Some Lingayat organisations have said that both the national parties, the BJP and the Congress, have neglected candidates from the Lingayat communities. Members of Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha and Akhi
Some Lingayat organisations have said that both the national parties, the BJP and the Congress, have neglected candidates from the Lingayat communities. Members of Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha and Akhil Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha held a series of meetings in various areas in the new city, to discuss the issue. Veerashaiva Mahasabha held a meeting at Lingayat Bhavan in Belagavi on Wednesday. District president of the Veerashaiva Mahasabha Rathnaprabha Bellad expressed displeasure over distribution of party ticket.More Related News
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