With Assembly elections inching closer in Karnataka, Veerashaiva-Lingayat political narrative is in the forefront again. With the Lingayat strongman B.S. Yediyurappa retiring from electoral politics, the BJP is seen trying to protect its crucial support base, while the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) are seeking a more significant share of the community’s votes.
In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the upcoming Karnataka Assembly polls and why there is a scramble for Lingayat vote in Karnataka.
Script and Presentation: Nistula Hebbar
Production: Reenu Cyriac
