Karnataka Union Minister for Skill Development Ananth Kumar Hegde has said called Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan a rapist. “Conveyed #KarnatakaGovt NOT to invite me to shameful event of glorifying a person known as brutal killer, wretched fanatic & mass rapist,” Hegde tweeted on Friday. Conveyed #KarnatakaGovt NOT to invite me to shameful event of glorifying a person known as brutal killer, wretched fanatic & mass rapist. pic.twitter.com/CEGjegponl — Anantkumar Hegde (@AnantkumarH) October 20, 2017Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned Ananth for refusing to be a part of events marking the birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan, a celebration that has been a strong issue of contention between the two arch-rivals. According to the Hindustan Times, Tipu Sultan evokes intense admiration and hate in equal measure.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 22, 2017 11:03 UTC