While Lingayats argue that their religious practices are not similar to Veerashaivas or Hindus, the Veerashaiva community has called Lingayatism a part of Hindutva.

Difference between Veerashaivas and Lingayats

But documents accessed by WION show that the BJP could face trouble for raising a similar demand way back in 2013.

Role reversal: In the past the UPA did not support Lingayat demand, BJP's Yeddyurappa did

The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka Government on Monday accepted the suggestions of Nagamohan Das committee to form a separate religion status of the Lingayats community

Who are Lingayats and how will they impact Karnataka assembly elections?

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