Dingaleshwar Swamiji Remains Tight-Lipped on Political Support

Bengaluru: Speculation continues to mount regarding the political leanings of Fakira Dingaleshwar Swamiji, the influential leader of the Shirahatti Bhavaikya Math. Following his announcement of a potential independent candidacy from the Dharwad Lok Sabha seat, the Swamiji has been tight-lipped about his final decision.

While acknowledging approaches from various political parties, the Swamiji has not revealed a timeline for his announcement. Sources, however, claim that a meeting between the Swamiji and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar took place recently. Speculation suggests that Shivakumar sought the Swamiji’s support for the Congress candidate in the upcoming elections.

Dingaleshwar Swamiji is a vocal critic of the current Dharwad MP, Pralhad Joshi. He has previously organized meetings with seers from various mutts to garner Lingayat support against Joshi. The Swamiji has accused Joshi of arrogance, misuse of power, and acting against the interests of the Lingayat community. He has even gone as far as calling Joshi a conspirator in the removal of B.S. Yediyurappa, a Lingayat leader, from the Chief Minister’s post.

With the elections approaching, all eyes are on Dingaleshwar Swamiji’s next move. His decision could significantly impact the political landscape in Dharwad.

Meanwhile, MP Pralhad Joshi expressed confidence that this time also he would win from the Dharwad Lok Sabha seat, claimed that  he enjoys support of party workers and people of Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency.