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Karnataka Winter Session Opens with Waqf Debate and Lingayat Protests

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Belagavi: The winter session of the Karnataka Legislature commenced at Suvarna Soudha, Belagavi, on Monday with debates on the Waqf issue and restrictions imposed on the Panchamasali
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The Karnataka winter session commenced with significant debates and protests, focusing on the Karnataka State Waqf Board and the demand for Lingayat recognition as a separate religion. The session saw heated discussions over the Waqf Board's alleged encroachment on Hindu properties, with BJP members staging a walkout in protest. Additionally, there were calls for a comprehensive investigation into the board's activities. Concurrently, the session was marked by protests from the Lingayat community, who have been pushing for their recognition as a distinct religion, separate from Hinduism. This demand has historical roots and has been a point of contention, with the community seeking official acknowledgment of their unique religious identity. The session thus highlighted both communal and religious identity issues, reflecting the complex socio-political landscape of Karnataka.

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