Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha appeals for Karnataka Ratna for Bheemanna Khandre
India’s Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha has asked the Karnataka government to award the Karnataka Ratna to senior leader Bheemanna Khandre. The group submitted a letter to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, noting his long‑standing service to the community, including work in education, rural development and cultural preservation. The Karnataka Ratna is the state’s highest civilian honor and recognition.