Old conflict: Brahmin vs Lingayat becomes poll narrative of Dharwad LS seat

Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Math said he has decided to fight the election as an independent from Dharwad Lok Sabha segment against Joshi. The seer also accused Congress of neglecting Lingayats after coming to power, and not giving suitable positions to leaders of calibre from the community.