The Lingayats make up 17% of Karnataka’s population and have consistently been in the news because of […] The Lingayats are a dominant caste in northern Karnataka and is usually seen as a BJP vote bank. "The community should not be seen in parts by breaking it," he said. He rejected suggestions that the subject was mentioned hastily in the cabinet agenda aimed at sending a signal to the high command and Mr Yediyurappa's detractors. Surname (or family name) Lingayat has Indian origin, most common language spoken by them is Kannada, Tulu, they are originated and/or found widely in Karnataka state : Similar sounding surnames: Langdon, Lingayat Setty, Lhungdim Yeddyurappa, is also a Lingayat. CENTRAL LIST OF OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES Sl.No. At present in Karnataka, Veerashaiva-Lingayats and their sub-groups are considered backward class and they come under Category 3B with a 5 per cent reservation. They are a numerous group in India, especially in the state of Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday deferred at a last minute a proposal to recommend inclusion of the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community under … Lingayats are by far the largest in population in Karnataka.They are also in prominent numbers in some parts of Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.This is a list of notable Lingayats: Gowda,hegde is mostly used world by vokkaligas ,ex: devegowda. As Karnataka government has announced the decision of forming caste-based boards for development of certain communities, especially the Maratha community and the Lingayat community, the opposition has launched a scathing attack on the government, alleging that the government is playing 'divide and rule' politics. Lingayats constitute nearly 17 per cent of the Karnataka's population Lingayats are dominant in nearly 100 of the 224 Karnataka Assembly seats BJP's chief ministerial candidate BS Yeddyuppa is a Lingayat Lingayats/Veerashaivas are in considerable numbers in nearly 100 of the 224 Assembly seats, mostly in north Karnataka. Region wise major caste are present in Karnataka…they uses different Sur names. Appa is most widely used Sur name by lingayatha caste ex: yediyurappa. Veerashaiva-Lingayat community that owes allegiance to the 12th century "social reform movement" initiated by Basaveshwara has a substantial population in Karnataka, especially in the northern parts of the state. The title Gowda was a title given to any village headman, irrespective of caste, and was written as an appendage to the person's name. Lingayat, also known as Veerashaiva /ˈvɪərəʃaɪvə/, are a community in India who adhere to Lingayatism. Ministers from the Veerashaiva and Lingayat sects have sparred over the issue in Siddaramaiah’s cabinet, with the former protesting the grant of religious minority status only to Lingayats. Inclusion of Veerashaiva-Lingayats under the central list of the OBC has been the long standing demand of the community, and the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha has been pressing for this since 1994. According to the minister, the contention of Veerashaiva-Lingayats is that at present, only 16 sub-castes of Veerashaiva-Lingayats are considered in OBC in the central list, which is wrong. "We have also deferred the subject as we are asking for an anthropologist report, certification of the backwardness and its nature; once we compile all that is needed to convince the backwardness and then go ahead," he said. The move to create a corporation for the … Lingayats are by far the largest in population in Karnataka.They are also in prominent numbers in some parts of Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.This is a list of notable Lingayats:[1][2][3], Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, International Civil Aviation Organization, Community dominance and political modernisation: the Lingayats, "Lingayats asked to work for progress of all groups", First Woman Speaker of Karnataka - K. S. 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Briefing reporters about the cabinet decisions, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said, as sub-castes under several other communities have been left out from the OBC list, it was decided to consider sending a comprehensive recommendation to the Centre about the communities that need to be included in the days to come, and defer the subject today. BJP president Amit Shah met Shivakumara Swami, the chief pontiff of Siddaganga Mutt of Lingayat community in Tumakuru during his election campaign in Karnataka recently. The Veerashaivas sect of the community also worships Shiva idols and practises other Hindu customs. It is also the opinion of my Cabinet colleagues," Mr Yediyurappa told reporters before heading into the Cabinet meeting. Bangalore,DH News Service:, Jun 11 2009, 00:20 ist; … Nayaka is mainly used by valmiki people's, ex: narasima nayaka What is the demand?The Lingayats, a numerically and politically strong community of Karnataka, want to be categorised as a religious group separate … The BJP government in Karnataka has in recent weeks announced the creation of three new boards and corporations to oversee the development of certain castes and linguistic groups — including a corporation for the development of the Lingayat-Veerashaiva community (a dominant caste to which Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa himself belongs).. BS Yediyurappa deferred the proposal at last minute. HUBBALLI: Striking out on a less-trodden path, a Lingayat mutt in Gadag district of north Karnataka is set to make a Muslim youth its pontiff. However, sources told news agency PTI that a top central BJP leader called Mr Yediyurappa, asking him to defer a decision on the subject noting that it's an important issue and its implications have not been discussed in the party forum yet. Lingayat, also known as Veerashaiva / ˈvɪərəʃaɪvə /, are a community in India who adhere to Lingayatism. The share of Lingayats in Karnataka's population has come down to 9.8 per cent and that of Vokkaligas to 8.2 per cent, as per the leaked data of 2015 caste census. Lingayatism was founded, or revived, by the 12th-century philosopher and statesman Basava in Karnataka. ' However, he did not address the media as the matter was deferred. "..it is only for reservation in central government services and educational institutions," he added. Regarding the much-awaited expansion or reshuffle of his cabinet, Mr Yediyurappa told reporters that he has just spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in this regard, and the central leadership will convey their decision soon, and the exercise may take place in two-three days. This decision too had fueled speculation about the CM's possible replacement. Lingayat caste politics has been at play in the state of Karnataka for decades now, over the years politicians have continued to take advantage of this minority group to garner votes and deepen pre-existing divides based on caste. Faced by a double defeat at both Sira and RR Nagar, the former Karnataka minister insisted that party principles, programmes, candidates in fray among other reasons ranked above caste … Bailapatar Bailpatar Bilapatar 12011/68/93 -BCC(C ) … Castes/Communities Resolution No. In South Karnataka, caste names are not common except among the higher castes. It was not taken up as several Ministers, citing similar demands from sub-castes belonging to other communities that have been left out of the Centre's OBC (other backward classes) list, exerted pressure on the Chief Minister, warning about its political ramifications, and highlighted the need to study the issue further. The politically influential community is considered to have a significant presence in about 140 out of the total 224 assembly constituencies in the state, and are decisive in about 90 seats, according to political observers. This move has come, days after the Yediyurappa government had announced the establishment of the Veerashaiva-Lingayat Development Corporation, and has allocated Rs 500 crore to it. Through these bodies, members of the specific castes are provided benefits, which include interest-free loans to purchase a vehicle or start a small business, and education scholarships. Many, however, own land, and Lingayat villages are an integral element in the rural landscape of northern Karnataka. The BJP chief ministerial candidate for Karnataka, B.S. In 2012, Yeddyurappa, the most prominent leader from Karnataka’s powerful Lingayat community, formed the Karnataka Janata Paksha (KJP) — a not so subtle attempt to destroy the electoral fortunes of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by stealing away its core base of Lingayat voters. “We welcome the decision. Eight of the state’s 22 chief ministers belonged to this sect, including the BJP’s current chief ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa. There are 15 million in Maharashtra, 10 million in Karnataka, 8 million in Telangana, and 5 million in Tamil Nadu who associate themselves with the Lingayat religion. The upper caste Shaivaites, who even call themselves a separate religion, founded in the 12th century by a great social reformer Basavanna, are politically and economically the most influential pan Karnataka caste. The decision to recommend inclusion of the community as OBC under the central list is also seen by many within BJP circles as a move by Yedurappa to further consolidate his position as the leader of Veerashaiva-Lingayats, amid speculation that the party's central leadership is weighing the option of replacing him considering his age (77 years). Because of leaders and texts being dispersed across the country, much of the original Lingayat teaching was lost for … It won't be decided today. "It is a very special decision, after discussing with the high command, we will go ahead," he said. Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com. Only about 10-15 lakh Veerashaivas, who believe in Hindu rituals that pre-date Basavanna, will not come under it,” a cabinet minister who declined to be named told ET. In the 12th century, when social reformer Basavanna started the Lingayat community, they distanced themselves from Veerashaivas, who followed the vedas and supported the caste system. The Lingayat issue in Karnataka ahead of the assembly elections has been put on the back burner. Lingayatism' may refer to the whole Lingayat community, but also to a contemporary (sub)tradition dedicated to Basava's original thought, and to a movement within this community which strives toward recognition as an independent religion. Gowda is also sur name used by kurubas. The Lingayats are the single largest caste in Karnataka after the Scheduled Castes or the SCs. Considered as BJP's core vote bank in Karnataka, the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community, to which BS Yediyurappa also belongs, is estimated to form about 16 per cent of the state's population. Making Sense of the Lingayat vs Veerashaiva Debate. The agenda of these bodies is to prioritise the development of socially, economically and educationally backward castes through specific … The Lingayat people are known for wearing a linga, an object representing a god; in this case, Shiva. Kannada Brahmins have surnames like Rao, Murthy, Poojari, Bhat. CENTRAL LIST OF OBCs FOR THE STATE OF KARNATAKA Entry No. The Lingayat movement originated as a reaction against feudal Brahmanical society and rejected many aspects of traditional Hinduism. The subject was listed in today's Cabinet meeting. Follow our special coverage of Coronavirus pandemic in India and get news updates from around the world. The previous Congress government led by K Siddaramaiah had made a move to accord "religious minority" status to Veerashaiva-Lingayats ahead of the 2018 assembly polls, amid resentment from within over projecting the two communities are the same. Making Lingayat strongman and the party's chief ministerial candidate to contest from the north could impact 12 districts (96 constituencies) with a loyal Lingayat base. Lingayat sub-castes in 2A category of backward classes Unaware Commission takes exception . Mr Madhuswamy also made it clear that the proposed recommendation had nothing to do with the state government's reservation. The Lingayats constitute 17% of Karnataka's population and weild strong influence in 110 constituencies, they were orignally supporters of the Congress party - 15% of the Lingayat electorate is estimated to have voted for the Congress in 2013. During his conversation with the top BJP leader who had called him, Mr Yediyurappa is said to have communicated that the delay in clearance on the Cabinet exercise despite his visit to Delhi is being seen as undermining him and his position, responding to which the former has reportedly said that the nod will be given soon, sources told news agency PTI. He taught against the caste system and its regulations. The political controversy. The Lingayat/Veerashaiva community, a politically dominant group in Karnataka, are devotees of Shiva. Karnataka govt expedited the deliberations over minority religion status to Lingayats in July 2017 The Karnataka State Minorities Commission (KSMC), to which the State government had referred the Lingayat issue a week ago, has formed a seven-member committee, led by retired high court judge H. N. Nagamohan Das, to look into the issue and submit a report. The Lingayats follow 12th-century saint-philosopher Basavanna who had rejected ritualistic worship and pre-eminence of the Vedas. "On the Veerashaiva-Lingayat issue, for various reasons, I will take a decision once I go to Delhi and come back after consulting them (BJP high command). Their inclusion in OBC Central list will mean 27 per cent reservation in central government services and educational institutions under the Centre. “Most of the about 85 lakh-strong Lingayat community In Karnataka gets covered under this kind of categorisation. & Date 1. Yediyurappa is considered their undisputed leader with a huge mass following … ................................ Advertisement ................................ 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In 2013, Yeddyurappa floated his own party – the Karnataka Janata Party – on the eve of the state assembly elections, ensuring that the BJP was relegated to the third position while the Congress went on to form the government. The 10 sub-castes included Lingayat Gurav, Lingayat, Jangam, Lingayat Kumbhar, Lingayat Nhavi, Lingayat Pareet, Lingayat Dhobi, Lingayat Phulari, Lingayat Sutar, Lingayat Wani and Lingayat … Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar dismissed caste being an important factor in the upcoming bypolls at Basakalyan and Maski and said that the party had already begun groundwork in the constituencies. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday deferred at a last minute a proposal to recommend inclusion of the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community under OBC list following lack of consensus in his Cabinet and intervention of the BJP central leadership, sources told news agency PTI today. India and get news updates from around the world for wearing a linga an... 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