Khandre Says Veerashaiva-Lingayat Community Now Seeks Justice After Serving Social Reform
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre said it was unfortunate that the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community, long associated with social reform and justice, now had to seek justice for itself. His remarks come amid renewed political attention on the community’s demands and its place in Karnataka’s social and electoral landscape. The statement underscores how identity, representation and policy questions continue to shape governance debates in the state.
