Bengaluru: BJP’s mission to achieve the Vokkaliga vote financial institution by extending the claims of Hindu activists that erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan was killed by Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda, and never by the Britishers, has suffered a setback. The Opposition Congress has efficiently portrayed it as an try to disrespect the Vokkaliga group and it has additionally reached out to plenty by claiming that Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda are “fictional” figures created for electoral functions. The BJP, which is making an attempt to make inroads into the Vokkaliga dominated ‘Old Mysuru’ area forward of the upcoming Assembly election within the state, appears to be utilizing the duo as their newest mascots. BJP is utilizing them to focus on Tipu Sultan, and to accuse the Congress and JD(S) of indulging in appeasement politics by celebrating the Muslim ruler.Â
Vokkaliga Seer Slams Attempts To Project Uri Gowda And Nanje Gowda As Killers Of Tipu Sultan
Vokkaliga seer Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji has now intervened within the matter and slammed the makes an attempt to challenge Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda as killers of Tipu Sultan. The assertion by the seer has been praised by the progressive thinkers.Â
The seer of the Math, which is very regarded by Vokkaligas, has referred to as for gathering of knowledge, edicts and historic information in regards to the duo, if any, earlier than arriving at any resolution.
On Monday, he had additionally summoned Horticulture Minister Munirathna, a movie producer-turned-politician, whose studio deliberate to make a film by registering the title, ‘Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda’, and directed him to not go forward with the challenge. Munirathna too has agreed to abide by the Seer’s directive.
‘Not A Setback’: BJP After Seer’s Call For Restraint On ‘Tipu Killers’ Row
When requested in regards to the setback on this matter, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday maintained that there is no such thing as a query of setback.
“Victory will be achieved when the truth is established through research. Many historical facts are hidden in the country and in Karnataka as well. The whole world knows who all are behind this. They can`t tolerate the truth,” Bommai mentioned.
BJP`s nationwide General Secretary C.T. Ravi mentioned that D. Javare Gowda (late Kannada author) had recorded in his e-book `Suvarna Mandya` that these two characters are usually not fictional, however historic.
“They are asking for proof that Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda killed Tipu Sultan. A research must be carried out in this regard,” he mentioned.
Ravi additionally mentioned that the Vokkaliga seer will probably be given a proof and proven the actual image.
Opposition On BJP’s declare that Nanje Gowda and Uri Gowda killed Tipu SultanÂ
The Congress and JD(S) leaders have maintained that Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda didn’t even exist, and that they may simply be fictional characters.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Congress President D.Ok. Shivakumar issued a warning that if the narrative that Nanje Gowda and Uri Gowda killed Tipu Sultan is pursued, he would launch an agitation being a member of the Vokkaliga group.
How Did The Two Vokkaliga Soldiers Came To The Fore ?
The names of Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda got here to the fore after the discharge of a play ?Tippuvina Nija Kanasugalu’ (The True Dreams of Tipu) final yr by Rangayana director Addanda Cariappa, although there was a debate on the problem previously.
Some BJP leaders declare that there’s historic proof relating to the duo, as their names seem in performs and ballads, and that they fought Tipu to safeguard the household of Mysuru Maharajas and to guard the state.
