Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared Lingayat a separate religion during the Basava cultural campaign, reigniting past allegations of attempting to divide the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community. He criticized the caste system, advocating for a casteless society and urging lower castes to unite for equality, amidst ongoing debates on community identity within socio-educational surveys.
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