Lingayat seer Dingaleshwar Swamiji announced his decision to contest against union minister Pralhad Joshi. His candidature as an independent will have a partial, if not major, impact on BJP votes in the Dharwad Lok Sabha seat
Dingaleshwara Swami, who has joined the Dharwad contest as an Independent, has accused Joshi of "suppressing" Veershaiva leaders like Shettar and Eshwarappa, raised questions regarding Lingayat reservation, and asked why BJP has sidelined Lingayat leaders
Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Math, a prominent Veerashaiva Lingayat seer, on Monday said he has decided to contest as an independent candidate from Dharwad segment in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami, a prominent Veerashaiva Lingayat seer, announced his candidacy as an independent from the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency. He accused BJP s candidate Pralhad Joshi of suppressing Veerashaiva-Lingayat and other communities. Swami criticized both BJP and Congress for neglecting the Dharwad constituency and announced his entry into politics to create political awareness. Joshi responded by stating that Swami s comments are blessings for him, and Yediyurappa has confirmed that Joshi will not be replaced.