Tipu Jayanti Archives

News Reports

Karnataka: ‘If Tanveer Seth installs statue of Tipu Sultan, will demolish it like Babri’, says Sri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik

OpIndia Staff - 12 November, 2022

Pramod Muthalik said, "How you can install a statue of Tipu Sultan? It is an anti-religious statement according to Islam. Muslims will hang Tanveer Seth for making such statements."

News Reports

Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan and others brandish swords during the celebration of Islamic tyrant Tipu Sultan’s Jayanti

OpIndia Staff - 11 November, 2022

Notably, Tipu Sultan, the Islamic tyrant has been a source of contention in the state, particularly since 2015, when the BJP and the Congress fought over the need to commemorate the 18th-century ruler's birth anniversary.

Politics

Andhra Pradesh: BJP leaders arrested for protesting against installation of Tipu Sultan statue by by YSRCP MLA after demands by Muslim community

OpIndia Staff - 19 June, 2021

A massive political row has erupted in Andhra Pradesh over the installation of a statue of tyrant ruler Tipu Sultan in Proddatur town in Kadapa district.

Law

Karnataka HC bats for celebrating a tyrant, tells Government to reconsider its decision to not celebrate Tipu Jayanti

OpIndia Staff - 6 November, 2019

In a shocking observation, Karnataka HC has asked the state BJP govt to 'reconsider its decision' to not celebrate Tipu Jayanti

News Reports

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa says ‘tyrant’ Tipu Sultan will be removed from textbooks

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2019

BS Yediyurappa had earlier ordered the cancellation of birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan celebrations

Fact-Check

Congress leader Siddaramaiah spreads fake news, shares unrelated photos to allege BS Yediyurappa participated in Tipu Jayanti

OpIndia Staff - 30 July, 2019

In fact, a simple google reverse search reveals that none of the pictures relate to any celebration of Tippu Jayanti attended by the senior BJP leaders.

Culture and History

Karnataka government faces backlash for cancelling Hampi Utsav after lavish Tipu Jayanti Celebrations, reconsiders decision

OpIndia Staff - 4 December, 2018

The government will now reconsider its decision of not celebrating the Hampi Utsav this year owing to the pressure from different quarters.

Journalist arrested for criticising Tipu Sultan as Congress-JDS govt in Karnataka tries to please all sides

Nupur J Sharma - 13 November, 2018

The journalist has been arrested after Tipu Jayanti in Karnataka where he criticised Tipu Sultan

Politics

Tipu Jayanti: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy’s name missing from the invites

OpIndia Staff - 9 November, 2018

In place of Kumaraswamy, deputy chief minister Dr. G Parameshwara from Congress will grace the occasion

Culture and History

Tipu Jayanti: Just another day in ‘secular’ India

K Bhattacharjee - 5 November, 2018

It seems pretty ridiculous that one has to say it so explicitly but not everyone who fought the British was a saint or worthy of celebration.

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