The Congress party has strongly condemned the remarks made by Karnataka BJP MLA C.T. Ravi against Tipu Sultan, the 18th century ruler of Mysore.
The BJP MLA had called Tipu Sultan a “brutal killer, wretched fanatic and mass rapist” in a tweet on Sunday.
The Congress party has strongly condemned the remarks and said that it was an insult to the people of Karnataka and the entire nation.
Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the remarks were “highly objectionable” and “unacceptable”.
He said that the BJP MLA’s remarks were an attempt to “distort history” and “denigrate” the legacy of Tipu Sultan.
The Congress leader also said that the BJP was trying to “divide” the people of Karnataka on the basis of religion and caste.
The Congress party has also demanded that the BJP MLA should be immediately removed from his post and an apology should be issued for his remarks.
The BJP has, however, defended the MLA’s remarks and said that he was only expressing his opinion.
The BJP has also accused the Congress of “playing politics” over the issue and said that the Congress was trying to “defend” Tipu Sultan’s “brutal” rule.
The BJP has also said that the Congress was trying to “glorify” Tipu Sultan’s rule and “hide” the atrocities committed by him.
The BJP has also accused the Congress of “trying to rewrite history” and “distorting facts”.
The controversy over the remarks made by the BJP MLA has sparked a debate in the state and the country.
The Congress party has said that it will continue to oppose the BJP’s “divisive” politics and will fight to protect the legacy of Tipu Sultan.
The Congress party has also said that it will continue to oppose the BJP’s attempts to “rewrite history” and “distort facts”.
The controversy over the remarks made by the BJP MLA has also highlighted the need for a more nuanced and balanced approach to history and the legacy of Tipu Sultan.