Bangalore: Some call it a masterstroke. Some call it a political hara-kiri. Karnataka’s beleaguered Prime Minister BS Yediyurappa has played a big gamble by proposing that his caste be Lingayats, Other Backward Class or OBC. It has played another gamble by setting up a separate body for them: Veerashaiva – …
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Karnataka Prime Minister BS Yediyurappa has gotten into trouble after announcing the Maratha Development Board. While pro-Kannada groups, the Tulu-speaking population of the Karnataka coast are agitating against this decision, more than 25 castes / religions are demanding their own board. After the massive demand from the mainstream Veerashaiva Lingayat …
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Yatnal also suggested that the next Chief Minister of the state will be a leader from North Karnataka. Karnataka BJP leader Basanagouda Yatnal generated controversy on Tuesday when he suggested that the BJP high command is seeking to replace Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in the near future. He also suggested …
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