A survey poll conducted by Suvarna News has given startling results over what the different communities across Karnataka have to say about Lingayat community getting a separate religious tag.

The poll was conducted in different regions of Karnataka and members from different castes, sub-castes and religions were also questioned. The results are as follows:

Mumbai Karnataka (Inclusive of all castes, sub-castes and religions)

Yes - 9%

Maybe - 7%

No - 78%

Do not know - 6%

Hyderabad Karnataka (Inclusive of all castes, sub-castes and religions, ex-Lingayats)

Yes - 26%

Maybe - 21%

No - 46%

Do not know - 7%

Hyderabad Karnataka - Lingayats

Yes - 14%

Maybe - 25%

No - 49%

Do not know - 11%

Central Karnataka (Inclusive of all castes, sub-castes and religions, ex-Lingayats)

Yes - 20%

Maybe - 28%

No - 38%

Do not know - 13%

Central Karnataka - Lingayats

Yes - 22%

Maybe - 19%

No - 47%

Do not know - 12%

Karnataka - Kurubas

Yes - 23%

Maybe - 24%

No - 45%

Do not know - 7%

Karnataka - Muslims

Yes - 27%

Maybe - 17%

No - 44%

Do not know - 11%

Karnataka - Lingayats

Yes - 13%

Maybe - 17%

No - 63%

Do not know - 7%

Karnataka (All inclusive)

Yes - 16%

Maybe - 19%

No - 55%

Do not know - 9%