Tipu wasn't a freedom fighter; what's logic behind his jayanti: High Court

November 2, 2016

Bengaluru, Nov 2: The Karnataka High Court today questioned the state government's logic behind celebrating the birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan, observing he wasn't a freedom fighter but a monarch who fought to safeguard his interests. tipu copy

"What is the logic behind celebrating Tipu Jayanti? Tipu was not a freedom fighter, but a monarch who fought the opponents to safeguard his interests," Chief Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee, presiding over the division bench, observed.

Justice R B Budhihal is the other member of the bench.

The observation was made by the Chief Justice during a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation filed by South Kodagu- based K P Manjunatha, challenging government's move to celebrate Tipu Jayanti.

Justice Mukherjee also questioned the logic behind celebrating Tipu Jayanti amid fears of communal tension escalating in Kodagu district and other parts of the state.
He observed that last year's celebrations had resulted in a law-and-order situation after protesters resorted to violence.

However, public counsel M R Naik defended the celebrations, saying Tipu was a great warrior who fought against the British.

Countering the submissions, Sajan Poovaiah, counsel for the petitioner, said Tipu was a tyrant ruler who killed people belonging to many communities, including Kodavas, Konkanis and Christians.

The hearing will resume tomorrow.

The Congress government's decision to observe the birth anniversary of the 18th century ruler of the erstwhile Mysore kingdom has stirred a major controversy, with opinion sharply divided among intellectuals, academia and different communities and organisations.

Tipu Jayanti, slated to be celebrated across the state on November 10, is being observed since last year following a government decision, which had triggered a major row and caused violence in Kodagu district last November.

RSS had stated recently it opposed the celebration and would stage protests against it as the ruler of the erstwhile Mysore kingdom was a "religious bigot and a violent sultan".

BJP has also expressed its strong opposition to 'Tipu Jayanti'.

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WE ARE CELEBRATING TIPPU JAYANTHI TO Learn the world between freedom fighter (TIPPU) and Betrayers(RSS)

thats it

Sanghi Court Nyayamoorthy...Nyaya Moorthiyagiye ulidide

nor was shivaji but they celebrate...

RSS and BJP dont want to celebarate bcoz they were helping british rule and tippu SULTAN fought with thm which this rss didnt like bcoz they needed british rule bcoz they used to get everything frm the british.. from tippu they didnt got anything thtz y they hate him we all INDIAN respect APJ ABDUL KALAM he was the great president of INDIA himself said tippu SULTAN first person to bring missile technology to INDIA
commet #3 i agree with
commet #4 awesome lines said by TIPPU SULTAN SHER -E- HINDUSTAN

JAI HIND

For 100% sure this so called Chief justice of Karnataka High court is a agent of RSS. Let him to study the history first before commenting on Tippu sultan.

No Tipu was a cricket player. ROFL .... High court's lowest comment ever.

Very good high court.

The chief Justice should talk carefully.
He says Tippu fought his opponents to safeguard his interest.

- The CJ should know every ruler should safeguard his interest which is to protect his state.

- The CJ should also think, how many Kings in our state or Indian history who fought in the battle front and did the ultimate sacrifice.
- He was the great God fearing King, who started awareness of freedom and fought wars. He laid the foundation for freedom.
- Our people thought it is impossible to fight against British,
- But he is the King who taught to sacrifice for the state/country and he taught DYING ONCE AS MARTYR IS BETTER THAN LIVING IN SLAVERY FOR 100 YEARS.
- It is taught as SHER JAISA EK DIN DA ZINDAKI SAU SAL GEEDAD KA ZINDAGI SE BEHATTAR HAI.

- This CJ is from Bengal, he does not know history of Karnataka.

WE ARE ALL FIGHTING FOR THE FREEDOM. TO EAT TO DRESS TO LIVE.

WE ARE ALL FREEDOM FIGHTERS AGAINST BJP RSS SANG PARIVAR.

He had a high court during his time. All non BJP ARE FREEDOM FIGHTER now. We all need FREEDOM FROM BJP.

Now we know RSS are the freedom fighters....good luck...

For your information Tippu is the one who fought for our freedom from British rule...he gave up his soul for that purpose....but these RSS just helped british to stay here.

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Karnataka CM orders Bengaluru police to return seized vehicles

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April 30,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 30: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, has directed the Bengaluru City Police to return all the vehicles, which were seized during the Coronavirus Lockdown period, for having flouted rules.

The City Police Commissioner, Bhaskar Rao, informed that it was decided to return the seized vehicles to the owners, after verifying documents.

He said that the vehicles had been seized while enforcing strict guidelines, issued to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, in the city.

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Sindhu B Rupesh transferred; Dr Rajendra K V is new DC of Dakshina Kannada

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July 28,2020

Mangaluru, July 28: In an unexpected development, the government of Karnataka has transferred Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh.

The development comes days after the IAS officer warned of legal action against those attacking cattle traders in the region.

Another IAS officer Dr Rajendra K V who was the CEO of Belagavi Zilla Panchayat, has been transferred and posted as the new Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada.

Dr Rajendra is a medical doctor graduated from Bapuji Medical College, Davangere. He had secured the 32nd rank in the civil services examination in 2013.

Sindhu B Rupesh had taken over as DK DC in September 2019. Now, she is posted as the director, electronic delivery citizen services (EDCS), DP & AR (e governance) Bengaluru.

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Renukacharya targets Muslims, says will put them in their place

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January 21,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 21: Karnataka Chief Minister's political adviser MP Renukacharya has courted controversy yet again with his remarks targeting the Muslim community at a pro-CAA rally in Karnataka on Monday.

Addressing a rally in support of the new citizenship law, the BJP lawmaker accused Muslims of collecting weapons in mosques instead of praying. "There are few traitors who sit in a masjid and write fatwas. They collect weapons inside the mosque instead of praying. Is this why you want a Masjid," Renukacharya said on Monday.

Renukacharya said he won't hesitate to use the money allotted to Muslims for Hindus. "I will resort to such politics in my taluk where the money allotted for Muslims can be used for Hindus. I will put you [Muslims] in your place and show what politics is," said Renukacharya, who is a close aide of CM BS Yediyurappa.

This is not the first time a Karnataka BJP leader has made communal remarks targeting the minority community. Earlier, BJP MLA Somashekar Reddy had made controversial remarks at a pro-citizenship law protest in Ballari when he asked those opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act to think of the "consequences" if the majority community members hit the streets against them.

The MLA had said, "If you do any drama, then if 100 per cent people come, understand what will be your situation. Congress people are lying to you, believing them you are coming on streets. We are 80 per cent, you are 17 per cent, if we react, what will be your situation? Be careful," Reddy had said.

Following outrage, a case was filed against Somashekar Reddy for alleged provocative speech targeting those protesting against the amended citizenship law.

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Hatred has no space in this world!!! these cheap politicians must show thier ways by the electing public .else conflicts never end .....Spread Peace..

God is watching!!!!