Dharwad: 'Ready to recommend announcement of Lingayat as independent religion' - Siddaramaiah


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Dharwad, Jul 21: "I am of the view that Lingayatism is an independent religion in real sense. If there is no differences of opinion about this fact among the people of this community, I am prepared to recommend to the central government to announce this as a separate, independent religion," said Karnataka chief minister, Siddaramaiah. His announcement gains significance in view of the efforts being made by different political parties to woo Lingayats towards them.

Speaking after accepting felicitation extended to him at Murugha Math here on Thursday July 20, Siddaramaiah said that state governments are not empowered to declare any particular belief system as independent religion. "I can send my recommendation. I will do that after holding discussions with leaders of Lingayat community," he assured.

The chief minister also said that religion has been created for people and not vice versa. Therefore, religion should always be backed by humanity. He said he is opposed to the efforts being made to break religion on the lines of castes, adding that the system which wedges a divide between people and society cannot be called a religion.

 

  

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  • Prabhu, Canada

    Sat, Jul 22 2017

    In Karnataka, There are hundreds of far more important issues that need to be addressed such as keeping the streets clean, picking up garbage and in enervating. Using modern tech. Methods, providing health info about clean water etc....".
    Why in the world politicians get into the business of mixing religion and politics? It is insane. But, that is Indya, I presume!

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  • mahesh, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 22 2017

    Siddu, you used to publicly tell not to play politics in the name of religion.
    Now ,what happenned?...getting desperate?

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  • Dr Mohan Prabhu, LL.D, QC, Mangalore (Kankanady)/Ottawa, Canada

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    "The chief minister ... said that religion has been created for people and not vice versa." CM omitted to add "by people". Religion was created for people BY people And people have created many religions, including Lingayat! and "Scientology"!.

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  • Lynette Dsouza, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    No flag then Lingayyat, Lingayyat then Congress, everyone is making progress. He alone knows DK best.

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Its the Lingayat community which wants to be recognized as a separate religion and they are only requesting Siddu for his party's support. Lingayats are beginning to move away from BJP.

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  • Anirudh Rai, Moodabidri

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Siddu,
    Do it fast you have only 6 months do all these works. Whatever you do you will be former CM after the elections.
    I am not telling you that BJP will win, forecast is Congress may form the government with the help of Deve Gowda , But Gowdajee will never agree you as CM. Ultimately to form Congress Government Sonia has to propose someone from Congress.

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  • Ambani, Kudla

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Congress always complains BJP for playing caste politics..!! But now i see a Big U turn in Congres..! Election nearby.. divide & Rule!

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  • Bahadur, NE

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Devide and rule....

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  • Praveen, Udupi

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Real googly bowled by Siddu..

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  • Karthik Karkera, Maryhill Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Which will backfire. Do you think Lingayats will vote for him? No , inturn he will lose more Hindu votes

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  • Ashfak A. Karnad, Khobar

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    One more Master stroke by Siddramaiah. If lingayaths agreed must be done it.

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    @ Bhakts - Please read the entire article before commenting. It is the Lingayat community which intends to be recognized as a separate religion. They request the state government for their assistance in this matter and Siddu only assures his cooperation in this regard.

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  • pircki, panchanabettu

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Separate flag for Karnataka, separate scheme/bhaghyas for different caste, separate scheme/bhagyas for different religion. Creation of separate religion for some people. In congress dictionary there is no action plan for uniting the people, only divide the people based on issue &try to get the votes. Divide & rule, vote bank politics, appeasement are dangerous than terrorism. Don’t destroy the country for your party/personal benefit.

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  • Amith, USA

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Dividing the Nation on religion and issuing the Death Certificate of living person is the fundamental right of Bharatiya Jokers Party's GOBERMENT.

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  • Sampath, Mlore/ Blore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    It is the duty of the nationalist.

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  • perchu, pervaje

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    To divert the people attention from corruption he is doing this kind of drama. How long he will divide the people based on caste/religion? Bcoz of this divide & rule system people of Karnataka are not united during state level issues.

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  • Vineet, Mangalore/Dubai

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Congrates for becoming a Founder of a new religion. In his opinion, it is a development program for the state?????
    @Sidda- Better you talk about new flag for your home district Mysore????? just try for that also........

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  • Amith, USA

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Siddu, You are Great!!!!! You HIT the Bulls Eye!!!! End of story of BESHARAM JANARA PARTY'S Rouges!!!!! Gorgeous Shobakka will end up in jail for KILLING a living person where as Yeddy's already have valid "Qaidi" number!!!!!

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  • Raghavendra m k, Mumbai maharasthra.

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    siddu is batting right way to curb the communal politics of karnataka.

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  • Marle, Kudla

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Vote ke liye kuch bhi karega.

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    one more master stroke to the safron party led by yeddi.

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  • N Mukkawala, Kinnigoly

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    There are many such unique faiths in India marred by Brahmanical and Invaded orders. Many faiths , monotheistic religions , indigenous atheistic religions, cannibalized by Pourohityashahi.

    Sadly along with , many scientific practices & cultures of ethnic groups have become extinct .

    Once a Jain /Budhist, non ritualistic India has become hub for Ritualistic Blind faiths .

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  • Gurudath, M'lore/Mumbai

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    The idea of Basavanna was a classless society. First you made classes within and now this religion business.

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  • Nithya, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    If Lingayats consider themselves a separate religion then they are.

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  • hemanth, Bangalore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    STOP Dividing people...

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  • Manohar, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Tell this to yeddy and shobha.

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  • Flavian dsouza, chik/bengaluru

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    If you do this then what will yeddy promise to his community ??

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  • KRISHNA, mangalore

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    ELECTION STUNT

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Jul 21 2017

    Yeddyurappa's will now seek retirement ...

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