People of the Panchamasali Lingayat community took out a protest march in Shivamogga demanding inclusion of the community into Category 2A of the backward classes.
Under the leadership of Basava Jaya Mruthyunjaya Swami, they took out a march from Shivappa Nayaka Circle to Gopi Circle. BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and other leaders of the community took part in the protest.
Speaking to the media, Jaya Mruthynjaya Swami said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, during the legislature session at Belagavi, had assured the community of taking measures with regard to our demand. However, it had been two months since the Belagavi session was held. There had been no progress.
