'Tipu fought 4 Anglo-Mysore wars': K'taka minister Priyank Kharge mocks RSS
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge defended the historical legacy of Tipu Sultan while criticizing the RSS for its lack of participation in India's freedom struggle. The debate highlights ongoing political tensions regarding historical figures and state celebrations.
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The interpretation of historical figures remains a central point of contention in Indian political discourse, affecting state policy and social cohesion.
NEW DELHI: Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday defended Tipu Sultan, saying that while the former Mysore ruler fought four Anglo-Mysore Wars, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) had "no role in India's freedom struggle.""The BJP needs to get its history right. Tipu Sultan fought four Anglo-Mysore Wars. The RSS did not even participate in the freedom struggle. They did not take part in the Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement, Dandi March or Non-Cooperation Movement, nor were they involved in any of the Round Table Conferences.
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