Basavanna's teachings on compassion vs. modern misuse of religion: Ishwar Khandre

Speaking at a Basava Jayanti ceremony organized in K.R. Nagar, Mysuru district, Minister Ishwar Khandre stated that Basavadi Sharana laid the foundation for social and women's freedom through the Kalyana Kranti. He expressed concern that while Basavanna taught that 'compassion is the root of dharma,' some are sowing seeds of hatred in the name of religion, disrupting peace. Khandre also provided information regarding the construction of the 'Vishwaguru Basavanna Brihat Jaivika Udyana' in a 153-acre area in Bengaluru.