Lingayat quota stir turns violent in Karnataka, 50 hurt

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 10, 2024
A protest by the Lingayat Panchamasali community in Belagavi, India, demanding increased reservation quotas, turned violent. Police clashed with protesters who attempted to breach barricades, resulting in injuries and arrests. Internal disputes within the BJP surfaced during the demonstration, adding to the chaotic scene.

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