Amid Heavy Security, K’Taka Govt Begin Tipu Jayanti Celebrations

Over 150 BJP workers reportedly detained in Hubli for protesting Tipu Jayanti.

No Stay on Tipu Jayanti: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court had earlier rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the celebration of Tipu Jayanti and demanding an interim stay.

The petition was filed by Manju Chinappa, a resident of Kodagu district. Apart from the demand for a stay, he had questioned the legality of the celebration. Thereafter, the High Court had given the government four weeks’ notice to file objections to the contention against the celebration.

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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Other Ministers Celebrate Tipu Jayanti

Tipu Sultan's Supporters Gather Outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru

A large crowd of Tipu Sultan supporters gather outside Vidhan Soudha, ahead of the official government #TipuJayanti celebrations at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/FwUb6QXZYe

— Arun Dev (@ArunDev1) November 10, 2017

Jagadish Shettar Lashes out at BJP MLAs for Attending Tipu Jayanti

Senior BJP leader Jagadish Shettar said action will be taken against the two BJP MLAs, who attended Tipu Jayanti celebrations. #TipuJayanti pic.twitter.com/ULqPBdTDU6

— Arun Dev (@ArunDev1) November 10, 2017

Sri Sri Ravishankar Backs Tipu Jayanti

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks in favour of Tipu Sultan. The spiritual guru said that every ruler has done good and bad deeds. He also said that people need to focus on the good deeds and learn from them.