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‘RSS is destroying universities to deprive Dalits and backward communities of higher education’

R.K. Hudgi, a progressive scholar and social activist, attacked Hindutva outfits for their efforts to deny higher education to Dalits, backward communities and minorities. He was joined by Meenakshi Bali, a scholar and activist, in condemning the CUK Vice-Chancellor and faculty members for what they said attempts to communalise the…

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CM has imbibed Basavanna’s teachings, says Mahadevappa

Minister Mahadevappa praised CM Siddaramaiah for his leadership, which transcends all communities, and for embodying the teachings of 12th century saint Basavanna. He reminded the Lingayat and Veerashaiva community of Siddaramaiah's oath-taking on Basava Jayanti in 2013, and the Anna Bhagya scheme, which uplifts the poor of all communities.

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Guarantee schemes inspired by Basavanna’s egalitarian concept, says Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah celebrates Basava Jayanti, lauds Basavanna's ideals of casteless society. He says govt's guarantee schemes inspired by Basavanna's values and idealism. He spoke of Vishwa Manava and Dr. Ambedkar's views on equality. Govt schemes benefit all, irrespective of caste or religion. CM urges to practice Basavanna's ideals to establish…

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Guarantee schemes will increase purchase power of poor, says CM

CM Siddaramaiah launched Gruha Lakshmi, a scheme to increase purchasing power of the poor. It provides ₹2,000/month to 1.3 crore families. He drew inspiration from principles of Basavanna, Ambedkar, Kuvempu and Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swami of Suttur Mutt. They strove for equal opportunities for all, a form of social justice.…

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Manava Bandhutva Vedike organises Basava Panchami

Members of Manava Bandhutva Vedike organised Basava Panchami celebrations in Belagavi by distributing milk to students and sportspersons in the district stadium.

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At Gruha Jyothi launch, Karnataka Chief Minister asserts implementation of guarantees will not impact development projects

Throughout his address, Siddaramaiah attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and challenged him to implement the five guarantees in the entire country. He declared that the Congress would not follow the so-called Gujarat model, but ‘pursue its own model of harmony and progress advocated by Buddha, Basavanna and Ambedkar’.

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A majestic memorial for Basavanna’s trusted companion Gangambike

Situated at around 30 kilometres from Belagav city in North Karnataka, Mugut Khan Hubli is “a small town of 12,000 souls” as the district revenue records describe it. Mugut Khan Dargah attracts a large number of believers from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and other regions.

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Congress bid to instigate Veerashaiva-Lingayat community in vain, says B.S. Yediyurappa

Former CM describes Mr. Modi as ‘a leader who has gone beyond caste and geographical boundaries’, Mr. Yediyurappa said Mr. Modi is working as per the principles of 12th century social reformer Basavanna.

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Priest questions Dalit family’s entry into temple in Hassan

A Dalit family was questioned for entering a temple at Gonisomanahalli near Halebeedu in the Hassan district of Karnataka on April 23, when the birth anniversary of Basavanna, who led an anti-caste movement in the 12th Century, was celebrated.

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Bharat Jodo Yatra is Dakshinayana movement where influences of South are carried to North: Yogendra Yadav

He says the yatra will face its political test in the BJP-ruled Karnataka

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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Dasara festivities in Mysuru

President Droupadi Murmu, while inaugurating the Dasara festivities in Karnataka, acknowledged the presence of the country’s spiritual centres in the State

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Karnataka under BJP witnessing acute divisiveness coupled with corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi expressed happiness over the public display of bonhomie between Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar at the former’s mammoth birthday event at Davanagere

The Hindu

The revision of school textbooks in Karnataka must cause alarm

It is undemocratic, unscientific, and undermines core constitutional values

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Lingayat seers set 10-day deadline on textbook revision row

Several prominent Lingayat seers met in Dharwad on Tuesday to discuss what they termed ‘distortion’ of history of great personalities

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Siddaramaiah writes to CM seeking action against Chakrathirtha

‘It is a mistake that the government appointed persons like him’

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Revised textbook should say Basavanna ‘propogated’ Veerashaiva religion instead of ‘developing’ it: Seers

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Veerashaiva Mahasabha demands complete withdrawal of revised textbook

It terms the revision of school textbooks by the Rohith Chakrathirtha-headed textbook revision committee as Sangh Parivar’s attempt to distort non-Vedic schools of Indian philosophies

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Throw the revised textbooks into dustbin, says Siddaramaiah

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Confusion galore over new version of textbooks

No clarity on whether printed books will be withdrawn and reprinted after making edits, or whether no such exercise will be carried out

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Lingayat seers to meet in Dharwad on June 7

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Karnataka govt dissolves textbook panel; to revise chapter on social reformer Basavanna

BENGALURU: In an effort to put an end to the ongoing controversy surrounding revised school textbooks, the state on Friday decided to review and remove objectionable points about 12th century social reformer Basavanna in the revised textbooks besides dissolving the Rohith Chakrathirtha-headed textbook revision panel.

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Will address concerns of writers and seers: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

UDUPI/BENGALURU: Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that primary and secondary education minister B C Nagesh will, on Thursday, submit a comprehensive report on textbook revision following which a suitable decision will be taken on the issue.

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AIDSO condemns revision of texts

MYSURU

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Members of Lingayat and Dalit communities take objection to new textbooks

‘Lessons on Basavanna and Ambedkar edited to suppress their criticism of caste-hierarchy’

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Karnataka Minister accused of land grab, named in chargesheet

Following a court’s direction, Lokayukta police of Ballari filed a chargesheet against various persons, including Transport Minister B. Sreeramulu who has been named as accused in a land grab case pertaining to 27.25 acres in Ballari. The case has been transferred to the designated Court of Peoples Representatives in Bengaluru

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