Groups including BJP protesting against Tipu Jayanti in Kodagu detained


Daijiworld Media Network - Madikeri

Madikeri, Nov 10: Various groups protesting against Tipu Jayanti celebrations at Madikeri in Kodagu were detained by police here on Saturday, November 10.

Minutes after Deputy Commissioner of Kodagu PI Srividya said that all precautionary measures were taken on security arrangements and police will take strict action against those who violate law and order, BJP workers raised slogans in the premises of the DC's office protesting against the celebrations.

"We have taken all precautionary measures. If somebody violates law and order, the police will take strict action," said Srividya.

Security has been tightened in the light of a shutdown called in the town. The shutdown has been called by various organisations, including BJP and Kodava National Council.

Speaking to reporters, BJP District Secretary Sajjal Krishnan alleged that the celebrations were nothing but vote bank politics. "Government is wasting public money in the name of Tipu Jayanti. Tipu is not a warrior. He killed so many Hindus and attacked temples. Why are they glorifying a man like him? This is vote bank politics. Everyone in Kodagu is opposing the celebrations," said Krishnan.

The Karnataka government has decided to celebrate the event to mark the birth anniversary of the controversial 18th-century ruler of erstwhile Mysore kingdom, Tipu Sultan. However, state chief minister HD Kumaraswamy said that he will not participate in the celebrations and has cited health reasons for his absence.

 

  

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  • Cyril, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    BJP always opportunistic, like cockroaches they enter from back door.

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    President of India has praised Tipu Sultan today. What do BJP have to say. Will they tell President of India to go to Pakistan or will they say he is "Anti National".

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  • Indian, India

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    When nathuram godse who killed father of nation can become hero for RSS, why not tipu sultan who fought with britisher ??

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    This is usual police action to the protestors.

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  • Mohammed, Kundapur/Qatar

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    when jagadish shettar and yeddyurappa were celebrating tipu jayanti where these bjp uncultured protesters were sleeping ??

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  • Zahoor Ahmed, Karkala

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    Latest News (?).....BJP District Secretary Sajjal Krishnan accepted that the celebrations were nothing but vote bank politics. "BJP is wasting public money and creating communal tension in the name of Tipu Jayanti. Actually Benefit for either BJP or Congress in the name of Tippu Sultan.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    BJP wants to divert attention from Flop Shows ...

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  • Navneet, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    Jossey my friend . This jayanthi was just introduced by Siddu for vote bank politics. Tippu Jayanthi was never dared to be celebrated when Nehru and Indira were alive, but now Raul Vinci Khan openly declares Congress as a minorities party, reversing Nehrus Mountbatten legacy to his grandfather Feroz Khans legacy. Also he visits temples and calls himself a Shivbakth. He and his chelas then calls BJP as communal.

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  • MADHUR, Dharwad

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    Right Jossey, 4 1/2 years in power and not even a single scams to its credit - just look at the previous regime ... wah multi billion scams - every morning we were busy counting number of digits into those huge figures ... These BJP under Modi cant even keep the petrol price raising let alone Dhal, Onion or atleast salt....

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 10 2018

    Those who oppose Rafael deal will be transferred or removed from post.

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