From Our Special Correspondent

Daijiworld Media Network

Bengaluru, Aug 25: Nine Swamijis from the Backward Classes, Dalits, and Oppressed Sections Federation met with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his official residence, Cauvery, on Sunday. They extended their wholehearted and unconditional support to the Chief Minister.

The Federation strongly condemned the attempts by the Centre and the Raj Bhavan to undermine the Congress government over the MUDA site allotment issue. The Swamijis promised that their communities would rally firmly behind the Chief Minister.

The Swamijis present at the meeting were:

1. Jagadguru Sri Niranjanandapuri Mahaswamiji, Kanaka Peetha, Kaginele
2. Jagadguru Sri Shanthaveera Mahaswamiji, Sri Jagadguru Kunchitiga Mutt, Hosadurga
3. Jagadguru Sri Himmadi Siddarameshwara Swamiji, Bhovi Mutt, Chitradurga
4. Jagadguru Sri Basavamurthy Madarachannaiah Mahaswamiji, Chitradurga
5. Jagadguru Sri Purushothamanandapuri Mahaswamiji, Bhagirath Peetha, Madhure
6. Sri Ishwaranandapuri Mahaswamiji, Kanaka Gurupeetha, Hosadurga
7. Sri Renukananda Swami, Narayana Gurupeetha, Shivamogga
8. Sri Basava Machideva Mahaswamiji, Madiwala Gurupeetha, Chitradurga
9. Sri Annadani Bharati Appanna Swamiji, Hadapada Appanna Guruupeetha, Thangadagi

Their unified support highlights the significant influence of these leaders in the current political landscape.