Panchamasalis, led by Basavajaya Mrityunjaya Swami, will stage a protest in Belagavi for 2A category reservation. They will perform Istalinga Puja in front of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha during the winter session. The community is also demanding the inclusion of all Lingayat sub-castes in the OBC list. The seer blamed CM Siddaramaiah for not fulfilling his promises. Additionally, pro-Kannada organizations are seeking clarification on Belagavi's status as the second capital and the relocation of government offices to SVS.