Khandre Says Veerashaiva-Lingayat Community Now Seeking Justice Is ‘Unfortunate’
Karnataka minister Eshwar Khandre has said it is unfortunate that the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community, long associated with social reform and justice, now has to seek justice for itself. His remarks come amid renewed political attention on the community’s status, representation and long-running demands within the state’s governance debate. The comments underscore how identity politics and social justice claims continue to shape Karnataka’s policy landscape.
