Karnataka’s Siddaramaiah govt has decided to continue with its plans to celebrate the Tipu Jayanti despite opposition from many sections of the society, especially from right wing groups. However, any procession ‘for or against’ Tipu Jayanti has been disallowed, Kumar added. Two people had died as a result of clashes ensuing over the celebration of Tipu Jayanti on 10 November 2015. Mangaluru city will have close to 900 security personnel, including one platoon of RAF. While the right wing organisations call Siddaramaiah’s decision to celebrate the 10 November as Tipu Jayanti as ‘appeasement for votes’, the Congress alleges that the BJP are trying to use the day to propagate their divisive agenda.

Source: Mint November 10, 2017 04:18 UTC