Bengaluru: Tipu Jayanthi - more leaders do not want their names in invitations

Mon, Oct 23 2017 10:11:02 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Oct 23: The demand not to include their names for the official Tipu Jayanthi programmes appears to be gaining momentum, with more people coming out with similar requests. The first one to demand exclusion of his name from the invites was minister and Uttara Kannada MP, Ananthkumar Hegde.

MPs, Suresh Angadi and Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLC, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, and some other legislators have come up with request to exclude their names when printing Tipu Jayanthi invitations, it is gathered. Yatnal,speaking to media persons at Vijayapura on Sunday, said that he would be happy to take part in Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Jayanthi, Veera Savarkar Jayanthi etc if they are organized instead of Tipu Jaytnhi. He said he would be writing to the deputy commissioner against adding his name in the invitations, and that he will not take part in this celebration.

Nalin Kumar Kateel

Speaking at Belagavi, MP, Suresh Angadi, said that Tipu was responsible for large scale massacre of Hindus. "I am opposed to the idea of celebrating Tipu's birth anniversary. Congress has thought of this gimmick as a part of its vote bank politics. Congress might think of celebrating the birth anniversary of Mohammed Ghazni at a later date. We cannot tolerate this. Well-known researcher, Chidananda Murthy, has placed before the people the details wrong deeds indulged in by Tipu, backed by records. Congress is unnecessarily trying to make a hero out of him," he stated.

Home minister, Ramalinga Reddy, speaking at Kalaburagi, recollected that Yeddyurappa had taken part in Tipu Jayanthi celebrations when in KJP and given pose for photo with a cap and sword in hand and questioned his motive of opposing it now. Minister, U T Khader, speaking at Bantwal, said that names are printed in invitations as per the provision of the constitution and not based on individual identities. Siddaramaiah said just like Kitturu Chennamma, Basavanna, Kempe Gowda etc, Tipu Jayanthi will also be celebrated.

Home minister, Ramalinga Reddy, addressing a press conference at Police Bhavana at Kalaburagi, said that request for deletion of names from invitations will be decided by the deputy commissioners of respective districts on the basis of protocol. He warned those taking law into their hands in the guise of opposing Tipu Jayanthi celebrations of taking stern steps.

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SMR, Karkala
Tue, Oct 24 2017
Attacking temples during war wasn't exactly unusual (for example, the Maratha attack on the Tirupati shrine in 1759 is little remembered). But this was no ordinary place of worship. It had been founded a thousand years before by the father of Hindu Advaita philosophy, Adi Shankaracharya. The monk set up an abbey in each corner of the subcontinent: Shringeri in the South, Puri in the East, Dwaraka in the West and Joshimath in the North.

Given this lineage, the Sringeri monastery had been patronised by rulers – both Hindu and Muslim – ever since it was founded. Tipu continued this tradition and maintained a close relationship with the abbey, sending it valuable gifts and awarding it tax-free land. In fact, in his personal correspondence, Tipu would address the monastery’s swamy, head reverentially as “jagadguru” or “ruler of the world”.

This prestige meant the temple was also wealthy, which was probably why the Marathas sacked it – the first time it was to see such a calamity in its millennia-long history. The Marathas stripped the monastery of its considerable wealth, killed many Brahmins and desecrated the idol of the temple's presiding deity, the goddess Sharada.

After the attack, the Swamy, who fled the sack, wrote urgently to Tipu asking for his help in reconsecrating the idol of Sharada. Tipu replied back angrily, writing in Sanskrit, “People do evil smiling but will suffer the penalty in torments of agony." The Sultan also made monetary arrangements for the consecration of the Goddess and also sent along his token gifts for the idol.

With the rise of Hindutva in Karnataka in the 1990s, Tipu’s image was sought to be changed from a secular freedom fighter to Muslim tyrant. In the end, the Tipu Jayanti fracas provides a ringside view of how modern politics uses history to create and reinforce present-day identities.

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Samuel Sadanand, Balmatta/Kuwait
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Brittlebank, Hasan, Chetty, Habib and Saletare, amongst others, argue that stories of Tipu Sultan's religious persecution of Hindus and Christians are largely derived from the work of early British authors such as Kirkpatrick[5] and Wilks,[6] whom they do not consider to be entirely reliable.[7]A. S. Chetty argues that Wilks’ account in particular cannot be trusted,[8] Irfan Habib and Mohibbul Hasan argue that these early British authors had a strong vested interest in presenting Tipu Sultan as a tyrant from whom the British had "liberated" Mysore.[9] Mohibbul Hasan writes "The reasons why Tipu was reviled are not far to seek. Englishmen were prejudiced against him because they regarded him as their most formidable rival and an inveterate enemy, and because, unlike other Indian rulers, he refused to become a tributary of the English Company. Many of the atrocities of which he has been accused were allegedly fabricated either by persons embittered and angry on account of the defeats which they had sustained at his hands, or by the prisoners of war who had suffered punishments which they thought they did not deserve. He was also misrepresented by those who were anxious to justify the wars of aggression which the Company's Government had waged against him. Moreover, his achievements were belittled and his character blackened in order that the people of Mysore might forget him and rally round the Raja, thus helping in the consolidation of the new regime." [10] This assessment is echoed by Brittlebank in her recent work where she writes that Wilks and Kirkpatrick must be used with particular care as both authors had taken part in the wars against Tipu Sultan and were closely connected to the administrations of Lord Cornwallis and Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley.-

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Alwyn, Manglore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Just celebrate every day one Jayanthi so NO Hartal, No protest, No black flags, and there will be a peace every day.

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Dr Mohan Prabhu, LL.D, QC, Mangalore (Kankanady)/Ottawa, Canada
Mon, Oct 23 2017
They are like-minded people and their refusal to be included in the CM's invitation is well justified. If they accepted, they would be honoring a mass murderer whose likes are Hitler who sent millions to the gas chamber. Celebrating Tipu Jayanthi is like celebrating Hitler jayanthi. How would you like that?

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Hariprasad, Balkunje-Mulki
Tue, Oct 24 2017
The very crowd that's against Tippu Jayanthi celebrated the same only a few years ago! If that's good then - ie when BJP was in power - what happened between NOW and THEN?

BJP finds itself struggling to gain in the coming elections - is looking for - anything to stir up the common men and women. The religious fervor may gain a few votes!

This is what I call blatant bigotry - that BJP so famously known for!
if its convenient they will burn their own temples! much less churches and mosques. Anything to gain
power but when they had power they fell short - corruption mounted and Yeddi still today denies ever collecting crores from Reddy brothers.
All I ask is that BJP must sing ONE SONG with ONE TUNE!

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vishnu bhat, Bangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Shame this CM into dropping this and similar events and wastage of public money by public boycotts.

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Shoan DSouza, Sacheripet
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Fed up with JAYANTHI jayanthi........One fine day our calender will appear with 365 red marked numerical. Mr. C.M, I have one suggestion to capture Christian votes, introduce one Robert Clive jayanthi, / Me kale jayanthi/ if you go further HITLER Jayanthi..........! Why to fool people? Anybody think about Japan, wanished up on 1945, now in the list of global super technology etc. As civilians we must be more decessive about contradiction creating politicians. Be it a christian -hindu-muslim, we work together, must sacrifice our ego, self etc for the betterment of the public. . And it's not more than Bhagat Singh, Azad. The real meaning of MINISTER ,......is that. ,but now it's an investment.

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RAJ KUMKAR, doha/mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Exactly we dont want tippu jayanti or ghandi jayanthi, we want GODSE jayanti !!!

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Surendra Poojari, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Tipu jayanti should not be held. He was anti hindus and anti christians. He has killed lot of hindus and christians. He has destroyed many temples and churches and tried to destroy many. I know there is one church in South Kanara and Tipu tried to attack it. But local hindus saved the church from Tipu. Till now that family is being felicitated at annual feast of the church as a gratitude for the noble gesture by this family's ancestors. By celebrating Tipu Jayanthi, Congress is commiting a big blunder and it will result in loss in vote bank.

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Mangalorean, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
In Islam celebrating birthdays is not allowed..
Then why are they not opposing this celebration...???

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Rezy Online, Mlore/Mct
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Improve your knowledge before writing. Who told you this is being celebrated in the Mosque, this is not a particualr communities celebration, Mysore was was earlier karnataka state. So the Mysore states achiveemnt under Tippu Sultan is being celebrated. Its a government ceremony.

For few who are wearing orange glases and dont want to be part of it, stay away and relax. Other will celebrate it with proud.

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Rudolph Ivor Lobo, Kadri, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
It would be nice to see these elected representatives resign from their positiins so has to save any further embarrassments due to protocol. Only finding ways to be highlighted.

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Ramesh S, MANGALORE
Mon, Oct 23 2017
..I think its your party love makes you comment like this..how can you & your party leaders ignore the atrocities committed by TIPU in DK particularly to christian..only two churches left in entire DK..its well documented..the people who see Hindi as forced language, why cant see this as forced..there is a Hindu community in Mysore region which wont celebrate Diwali because TIPU has mascared hundred of men women children on the day of Diwali..its not lie..He is just a king, whats there to celebrate..it would have been better if we celebrate ODEYAR bday, he contributed so much from colleges, dams, factories to Hospitals..

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Paul, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
You will happy to attend these people Jayanthi. Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Jayanthi, Veera Savarkar Jayanthi etc....Now who are these etc By the way you don't have those above leaders you mentioned their qualities to attend so how can you attend .. you should attend Tippu Jayanthi because you of these qualities fighting,Threatening ,Giving fire....All these so please attended ...

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MILAN, LUCERNE
Mon, Oct 23 2017
DID U FORGET YEDDY AND SHETTER DRESSED UP AS TIPU. HOLDING SWORD ON THE STAGE. CHECK UTUBE FOR PROOF

WHAT A DIRTY POLTICS

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Jeevan, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
So what. They even DRESSED up like ravana

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kas, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Read what they said about Tipu .... Come out of Kumbha karna sleep ....
What was the need to give such statements .... All criminal politicians

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Jeevan, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
It's Poltics man. Gadhe ko bhi baap banana padtha hai.

That time YEDDY said good about tipu. NOW they say bad about.

Even congress does the same nothing new.

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kas, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Jeevan , then do not follow these donkey politicians .... Let us do our work peacefully without HARMING others ....

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 23 2017
From this weekend I am in Mangaluru & henceforth there will be only Action ...

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G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
These jobless people want to make galata on Tippu jayanthi day. So they making a plan to disturb the function.

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Ramesh S, MANGALORE
Mon, Oct 23 2017
..He is not a freedom fighter, he is a king who fought to retain his kingdom..waste of money..the Hypocrites/Congis, for each and everything who drags religious sentiments in YOGA/VANDEMATARAM/SANSKRIT..now, adamant on Bday celebration which is generally not allowed.. i visit quite often my friends home from community, i never find photos their parents or any relatives(alive or deceased) hanging in walls, not even bird/ animals..they say its not allowed..then how come this Govt force it!..money can be spent on scholarship or a small hospital in TIPU name..

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Samuel Sadanand, Balmatta/Kuwait
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Most of the leaders don't want to attend cause they haven't read proper history...forget about tippu...ask them about Gandhi ji....😁😁😁

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ayman hassan, kudroli
Mon, Oct 23 2017
safron terrrorists never want people to leave in peacefull society they are against of humanity no need for any jayanti we need sarve jana sukhino bhavanthu

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Dinesh, Dubai
Mon, Oct 23 2017
directly tell your niddanna we dont want jyanthi why your making drama here.

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kas, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Have you read the statements of Yeddy and Shettar about Tippu when they were in power ... ....

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George, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
kas Mangalore@
We people forget fast, so too, our blind supporters forget the past or ignorant of the past.

[“ Tipu Sultan rightly called Tiger of Mysore , was the first freedom fighter who fought against the Britishers, Tipu Jayanthi should be celebrated every year “----B S Yeddyurappa.

Tipu Sultan’s concept of nation – state, his idea of state entrepreneurship , his advanced military skills, his zeal for reforms, etc make him a unique leader far ahead of his age --- Jagdish Shettar ]

That means, we are fighting against BSY & Jagadish Shettar, and not our CM Siddarmayya.

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kas, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
George. ... Yes, we should fight against all criminal politicians
We are supporting a MP who wants to put DK on fire ....

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Mushtaq Paniyadi, Udupi, Dubai, U.A.E
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Shaheed Tippu Sulthan fought against British for India's Independence & was dead 218 years ago, now the Great Personality is Resting in Peace & also do not forget he is in Indian History even his things are in International Museums, see the list of leaders who do not want to join Tippu Jayanthi they are all Hate Mongers & Speeding hatred , Dear Peoples do not fight for this Unnecessary things be united live in Peace & Harmony, why do you hurt the feelings of your fellow brothers, Put your Minds to do something else lets take India Forward my dear friends we want to make our country super power.

Golden Words Of Tiger of Mysore:
1. Talwaar ki Niyaam kabhi Phekna nahi.... Mumkin hai ye Dushmano ko Daraane ke kaam aaye.
2. It is better to live one Day As Tiger Than a Hundred Years of Jackal.

Jai Hind....
Jai Karnataka.....
Sare Jahan Se Acha Hindustan Hamara......

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Amith, USA
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Butchers are not called "SHAHEED" instead - KILLED, HANGED or SHOT!!! So Tipu was killed!!!

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Rezy Online, Mlore/Mct
Mon, Oct 23 2017
So, when and what are you going to fire this time?

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Amith, udupi
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Sanghis still are siding with british ..so they dont want their name to be associated with those who fought against british ..thats why savarkar who bootlicked and sided with british is their hero ..

( overheard in a sanghi house .child :..pappa who is tiger of mysore ... sanghi pappa : tipu sultan )

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shan, dubai
Mon, Oct 23 2017
I heard the hall is full.... So they may not call more people. Why these uninvited people are telling they don't want to go??????

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Comman, Man
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Let them just think as it as KUTTAPA JAYANTI and celebrate..no matter if opposing or protesting..
What an IDEA sirji👌

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Only the privileged are Invited, rest can go & watch 'Mersal' ...

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kas, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Nalin Rayare .... did you forget the following statements from the two state leaders of your party..

“ Tipu Sultan rightly called Tiger of Mysore , was the first freedom fighter who fought against the Britishers, Tipu Jayanthi should be celebrated every year “----B S Yeddyurappa.

Tipu Sultan’s concept of nation – state, his idea of state entrepreneurship , his advanced military skills, his zeal for reforms, etc make him a unique leader far ahead of his age --- Jagdish Shettar

I am not for any Jayanthi ... But why this Dombarata from the shame less BJP leaders ...

Bjp leaders do not have any other work to do, so they keep busy in such silly things ...

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j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Tippu was never a freedom fighter. He fought against British forces to save his own kingdom.

Siddu is trying hard to glorify him to win votes from minority community, nothing else.

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Rajesh, dubai
Mon, Oct 23 2017
You are correct he tried to save his kingdom like Rani Chinnamma, Shivaji etc.

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Rezy Online, Mlore/Mct
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Do we need to tell the people now that britishers were from outside India and they were trying to control the rajas and maharajas and sultand then.

So isnt it the local rajas fought against freedom from them?
Also see his minsiters and support to many temples,a great example for co existence and progress those days.

Its election time approaching and all high drama in news can be seen. Ignore it.

We are proud to be from land of Tippu Sultan.

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prem, moodbidri
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Siddu has a opportunity to be called as National Hero by Bhakths... provided, he announces 'Godse Jayanti'

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j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Nobody wants either

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Sahan, Bajpe/Dubai
Mon, Oct 23 2017
This man always keeping Match box in his pocket not for smoking Beeeeeedi..
To put fire on peaceful society.

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Anwar, Dubai
Mon, Oct 23 2017
They do not have a problem to celebrate any Maratha leaders birth or death anniversary who destroy Shrigeri petta and looted huge money and jewelry which was cost cores of rupees on that period but they are against Tippu Sultan who saved the shringeri petta and reconstructed Matt and granted huge amount to the Matt giving full security to the swami ji of Matt. The documents are still in the Matt and also his two letters wrote by himself to swamiji. How can you people tell that he was anti Hindu? These are all politics gimmicks to divert people attention for their benefit.

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Amith, USA
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Anwar, Dubai-For a moment if we agree with your argument that Tipu the Butcher saved the Shrigeri petta from Marathas who were also Hindus, whereas same Butcher killed 60,000 un-armed, illiterate & village farmers mostly Canara Catholics Butchered by Tipu. Now tell me which of these were the Noble job of Tipu? Killing 60,000 poor people or just protecting a Temple. If Tipu is Compared with Sadam Hussain, ( Sadam also protected many Churches in Iraq from mischievers, but still got the death penalty for killing his own people) in Genocide, Sadam will get 2nd number.

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John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Tipu and Saddam cannot be compared. Tipu was a fanatic who persecuted and killed people of other religions. Saddam did not kill religious minorities. He finished off all his political opponents.

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John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Shivaji Jayanthi is celebrated by the Shiv Senas & MNS only whom they consider as their hero. It is their party event. It is not observed as an official state event in Maharashtra. If Tipu is hero for Sidhana then he can celebrate Tipu Jayanthi as his party event. People should have no objection.

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Mangalorean, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
But with his party money ..not taxpayers money...

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Ramesh S, MANGALORE
Mon, Oct 23 2017
..the same Congress govt which ruled us since 1947, taught us in schools that Independence movement against British started in 1857..Historical records says TIPU died in 1799, then how come he faught for Indian Independence!!..He may be a Hero who faught British to save his kingdom same like Poras who fought Alexander..But he is not Indian freedom fighter..Intellectuals who side with Congress also mum, it shows their intellectual..

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Ahmed K.C., Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Celebrating is politics
Not celebrating is politics
Not accepting the invitation is politics
Some for Minorities and some for Majorities.

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Af,,, Mangalore
Mon, Oct 23 2017
How come tippu is sudden become anti national to bjp when sriman yeddiyurrappa poses wearing tippu costume with sword and shobha karandaje is clapping ,

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