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Following years of polarised debate and violent clashes, the BS Yediyurappa-led BJP government had scrapped state-sponsored celebrations immediately upon coming to power in 2019<\/h2>\n
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Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar. (News18)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The political atmosphere in Karnataka is set to witness a renewed ideological clash as Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar has officially placed a demand to restart the state-sponsored celebration of Tipu Jayanti.<\/p>\n

The proposal has been listed in the legislative assembly\u2019s agenda, where Kashappanavar plans to raise the issue through a Calling Attention Motion to urge the state government to resume the official observances.<\/p>\n

Speaking to CNN-News18 about his demand, Kashappanavar said: \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong in celebrating Tipu Jayanti? He is a freedom fighter. Ambedkar has mentioned it. Tipu Sultan tried to invent modern rockets and has done a lot. We know our history but the BJP always does communal politics. It\u2019s our government and our chief minister. I will see what happens on the floor of the House.”<\/p>\n

The proposal has triggered an immediate and aggressive response from the Opposition. Senior BJP leader and MLC CT Ravi vehemently opposed the move, warning the government of a \u201cJan Andolana” if they proceed with the celebrations.<\/p>\n

Ravi advised MLA Kashappanavar to \u201clearn the true nature of Tipu Sultan” before making such demands. \u201cIf you want to celebrate a Jayanti, celebrate the humanist poet Shishunala Sharif. We will not accept the celebration of a bigot,” Ravi said. He further accused the Congress government of raising divisive topics like this to divert attention from their administrative failures. \u201cKannadigas will not stay silent. If Tipu Jayanti is brought back, we will not sit idly by; we will launch a massive public movement,” Ravi warned.<\/p>\n

Why is Tipu Jayanti Controversial?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The celebration of the 18th-century ruler\u2019s birth anniversary has been a major flashpoint in Karnataka politics for nearly a decade. The tradition of a state-sponsored Tipu Jayanti was introduced by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in 2015 to honour Tipu as a freedom fighter and the \u201cTiger of Mysore” who fought the British. However, the move triggered violent protests, particularly in the Kodagu (Coorg) district, where local communities hold deep historical grievances against the ruler. <\/p>\n

Critics, primarily from the BJP and right-wing organisations, view Tipu Sultan not as a hero, but as a tyrant responsible for forced conversions, the destruction of temples, and the persecution of Hindus and Christians in the Malabar and Kodagu regions. <\/p>\n

Following years of polarised debate and violent clashes, the BS Yediyurappa-led BJP government scrapped the state-sponsored celebrations immediately upon coming to power in 2019.<\/p>\n

With the topic officially on the agenda for the legislative session, the government\u2019s response to Kashappanavar\u2019s demand will be closely watched. The government has earlier clarified that it doesn\u2019t intend to restart the Jayanti.<\/p>\n

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