Marathi-Speaking Belagavi Counts On Karnataka Polls To End Border Dispute

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The Belagavi district in Karnataka that borders Maharashtra is home to a large number of Marathis. Several Marathi signs point to their presence in this disputed zone. Maharashtra has staked claims to...

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