Mysore :

The 263rd birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan was celebrated at the Congress party office on Sayyaji Rao road in city this morning.

MP H. Vishwanath, addressing the gathering, said that it was Tipu Sultan and Kittur Rani Chennamma who waged wars against the mighty British soldiers despite all odds.

Criticising the BJP for calling Tipu Sultan a communalist, Vishwanath said Tipu was always in favour of secularism and respected all religions. If Tipu Sultan was communal, he would not have taken measures for protecting Sringeri Sharada Peeta, Nanjangud temple and other Hindu shrines.

Pointing out that Veerappa Moily, when as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, had directed all government offices to display portraits of Tipu Sultan and KitturRani Chennamma, Vishwanath said that the government would appeal to celebrate Tipu’s birth anniversary on Nov. 10, just like other jayanthis (birth annversaries) being celebrated.

Earlier, floral tributes were offered to the portrait of Tipu Sultan.

MLA Vasu, former MLA Mukhtar Unnisa Begum, former mayor T.B. Chikkanna, Corporator D. Nagabhushan, City Congress President C. Dasegowda, leaders H.A. Venkatesh, Rafiq Mohammed and others were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / November 10th, 2013