BJP distances itself from MLC's comments hailing Tipu Sultan as 'greatest freedom fighter'
On Thursday, the Karnataka unit of the BJP had reportedly distanced itself from the comments of MLC AH Vishwanath after he had hailed tyrant Tipu Sultan as the ‘greatest freedom fighter.’ The party has made it clear that the controversial remark was made in personal capacity and did not reflect the stand of the party on the 18th-century ruler. BJP MLC demands statues for Tipu Sultan While speaking to reporters on August 26, Vishwanath had said, “Kithur Rani Chennamma, Belawadi Mallamma, and Tipu Sultan are the greatest freedom fighters which this country witnessed. Tipu Sultan is the son of this soil, so he should not be belittled, by limiting him to any religion.” BJP cannot accept Tipu Sultan as ‘noble’ ruler; seeks explanation from MLC Reacting strongly to the controversial remarks, BJP spokesperson Ganesh Karnik said, “The remarks of Vishwanath, MLC, on Tipu Sultan, are his personal, made in his individual capacity. We cannot and will not accept Tipu Sultan as a noble ruler.” On Thursday, BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel reiterated, “I came to know about his statement on Tipu through media.
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