The countdown for the assembly elections in Karnataka has begun. Even before the announcement of the dates, all the political parties including BJP, Congress have started trying hard. Veteran BJP leaders including PM Modi are holding rallies continuously. A fresh controversy has started in Karnataka regarding Tipu Sultan. The controversy is related to the murder of the Mysore ruler. Now it is also being said in this matter that due to this latest controversy, BJP may not be harmed in the state. However, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has rejected it. , What is the dispute

Actually a section including some BJP leaders claim that these two Vokkaliga leaders Killed Tipu Sultan, the erstwhile ruler of Mysuru. Reputed historians have opposed this claim. Whereas in the midst of a controversy over Vokkaliga chieftains Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda, a prominent saint of the community appealed to end the issue citing lack of historical evidence in this regard.

Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) told Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda to be fictional characters

Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) leaders say that Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda did not exist and may be fictional characters, with the help of which the BJP will project Vokkaliga in view of the upcoming assembly elections. Trying to establish a foothold in the dominated ‘Old Mysuru’ area.

Can BJP be harmed by the statement of Tipu Sultan’s murder

Rejecting that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered a setback over the controversy over history, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said victory will come the day the truth comes out after proper research. Asked whether the controversy would have an adverse impact on the party, Bommai said, “There is no question of any setback.” When the research is done and the day the truth comes out, we will get victory. In a scathing attack on the Congress, Bommai said in response to a question, “I am not talking only about Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda.” After independence, many historical truths were suppressed and history distorted all over the country including Karnataka. Everyone knows who played an important role in it then. If the truth is told now, they will not be able to digest it.

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Thu, Mar 23, 2023, 10: 21 AM IST