During the campaign in Hubli-Dharwad Central, the Lingayat leader has banked more on his feeling of "betrayal" at the hands of the BJP. It remains to be seen if this rhetoric will appeal to voters, who speak about issues like unemployment and lack of drinking water.
, April 18 (IANS) In further embarrassment for Karnataka s ruling BJP, which has suffered a dent in its image following the suicide case of contractor who alleged harassment by a minister over commission, a prominent Lingayat seer on Monday .
A prominent Lingayat Seer on Monday accused the BJP government of taking 30 per cent commission from religious institutions and mutts for releasing funds.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has refuted the charges of his government taking 30 percent commission from mutts to release funds. He added that he is ready to order a thorough probe.