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Eyeing Karnataka poll prospects, Rahul Gandhi initiated into the Lingayat sect

In a move with significant political implications in Karnataka, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday got initiated into the Lingayat sect by the seer of Muruga Mutt at Chitradurga.

The seer of Muruga Mutt, Shivamurthy Muruga Sharana initiated him into the Lingayat sect after a conversation with various seers present in the mutt.