🔴LIVE: Lingayat vs Veerashaiva Debate | SM Jamdar IAS Sparks Controversy | ಲಿಂಗಾಯತರು ಹಿಂದೂಗಳೇ.?

The long-standing debate on whether Lingayats are Hindus or a separate religion has once again come into the spotlight. S.M. Jamadar, General Secretary of Global Lingayat Mahasabha, has stirred controversy with his statements questioning the identity of Lingayats and the role of Veerashaivas. Jamadar argues that Lingayat is not merely a caste but a distinct religion, rooted in the philosophy of Basavanna and Basava Dharma. He questions whether Veerashaivas have hijacked Lingayat identity, creating confusion within the community. 👉 “ವೀರಶೈವರು ಲಿಂಗಾಯತರನ್ನ ಹೈಜಾಕ್‌ ಮಾಡ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ” ಎಂದು ಜಮಾದಾರ್‌ ಆಕ್ರೋಶ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. 👉 “ಬಸವ ಧರ್ಮ ಹೆಸರಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಾಜವನ್ನ ನಾವು ಒಡೆಯುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ, ಸತ್ಯದ ಹೋರಾಟ ಮಾಡ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ” ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದ್ದಾರೆ. The debate also raises important political and social questions: Should Lingayats be recognized as a separate religion in caste census? Is the demand for separate recognition weakening Hindu unity or strengthening Basava Dharma? Why are Lingayats angry with Veerashaivas, and how does this impact Karnataka politics? This exclusive coverage explores the history, philosophy, and politics behind the Lingayat vs Veerashaiva identity battle and Jamadar’s provocative remarks. #lingayats #veerashaiva #basavanna #lingayatreligion #hindureligion #lingayatmovement #smjamadar #karnatakanews #basavadarma #lingayatdebate #veerashaivalingayat #lingayatpolitics #separatelingayatreligion #hindudebate #lingayatidendity