BJP Government in Karnataka cancels Tipu Jayanti celebration, calls it 'Controversial and communal'
Bengaluru: Newly formed BJP government in Karnataka led by CM and party state president Yediyurapa on Tuesday ordered withdrawal of Tipu Jayanti as the state government’s event.
In the order issued by the government, it added that the celebration of Tipu Jayanti was 'Controversial and Communal'. “Our Govt has cancelled observing controversial & communal Tippu Jayanti" the order read.
The state government had added the event in the list of government events in 2015 under Kannada and Culture Department of the government and November 10 was being observed as Tipu Jayanti to mark the birth anniversary of 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan.
The move had faced stiffed opposition from the section of people in the state especially from the people of Kodagu District who believes that the ruler had held captive, tortured and forced religious conversion in the District during his rule.
The BJP had supported the protests and opposition against the celebration of Tipu Jayanti and its members and representatives had termed the ruler as ‘Religious Bigot’.
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Dharmasthala mass burials case: Accused Chinnayya files complaint against Thimarody, four others
Belthangady: The primary accused in the Dharmasthala mass burials case Chinnayya, who is out on bail, has filed a complaint with Dharmasthala Police against five people, including Sowjanya Movement activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarody and YouTuber Sameer MD.
Chinnayya was released on bail from the Shivamogga Jail on Thursday, December 18 and reportedly filed the complaint with Dharmasthala Police the same night. He is learned to have been accompanied by his wife Mallika and sister Ratna on the occasion.
He has alleged in his complaint that there are possibilities of Sowjanya Movement activists Thimarody, Girish Mattannavar, Jayant T, Sameer and Sowjanya’s uncle Vithal Gowda threatening him, his wife and sister. Additionally, he has urged the officers to take legal action in the matter and requested for police security.
Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Dr. Arun K has said that Belthangady Police have registered the complaint and further action in the matter will be taken.
