Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Minister Urges Historical Pride and Present-Day Social Vitality
Eshwar B. Khandre said a society should respect its history but also work hard in the present.
He said people should not depend only on the achievements of their ancestors.
He praised Veerashaiva and Lingayat mutts for providing food, shelter and education to people.
He said they helped communities overcome illiteracy, superstition and ignorance.
Khandre asked women’s groups to spread religious awareness and teach children Vachanas and good values.
He said men and women should move forward together.
He also described how Basavanna encouraged women to speak and participate in discussions.
He named several historical women as examples of courage and leadership.
Eshwar B. Khandre said historical achievements must be matched by present-day effort and progress.
He credited Veerashaiva and Lingayat mutts with advancing education and social development without caste or religious discrimination.
Khandre urged the Mahasabha’s women’s wing to promote religious awareness and teach Vachanas and values to children.
He said men and women must advance together and highlighted women’s contributions to science, technology and administration.
Khandre cited Basavanna, Keladi Chennamma, Belavadi Mallamma and Kittur Rani Chennamma as inspirational figures.
- Who
- Eshwar B. Khandre, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and national president of the Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha, addressed members of the Mahasabha’s women’s wing.
- What
- Khandre urged society to combine historical pride with present-day effort, while promoting education, values and women’s participation.
- When
- Monday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Bengaluru.
- Why
- He said societies must continue progressing through individual effort and that men and women must advance together.
- Speaker
- Eshwar B. Khandre
- Organization
- Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha
- Event location
- Bengaluru
- Organization history
- The Mahasabha was founded 122 years ago by Hanagal Kumaraswamy.
- Role of mutts
- Veerashaiva and Lingayat mutts provided food, shelter and education without discrimination based on caste, religion or sect.
- Women’s guidance
- Khandre urged women to promote religious awareness and teach Vachanas and good values to children.
- Historical reference
- Basavanna gave women opportunities to participate in discussions at the Anubhava Mantapa, according to Khandre.