Owaisi’s entry increases the controversy

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Controversy over Tipu Sultan: Heat in Maharashtra politics

Mumbai. The latest controversy in Maharashtra politics regarding the 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan has gained momentum. In this debate, heated debates are being seen between the leaders on various aspects of history, secularism and freedom struggle.

beginning of controversy

The controversy started when Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal compared Tipu Sultan with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire. The ruling party reacted strongly to this comment and called it historically wrong. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that such comparison is unacceptable and clarity on this is necessary.

Owaisi’s defense and historical context

Meanwhile, Asaduddin Owaisi defended Tipu Sultan, saying that he was an important ruler who fought against the British. He said that he should also be remembered as a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity. Owaisi also said that in some historical documents, the name “Ram” is mentioned on Tipu’s ring, which is a symbol of cultural assimilation.

Reference to Gandhi and Kalam

Owaisi met former President A.P.J. Referring to Abdul Kalam, he said that he had appreciated the experiments of Tipu Sultan in his autobiography “Wings of Fire”. Apart from this, he also mentioned the writings of Mahatma Gandhi, in which Tipu has been called a supporter of religious tolerance.

Rhetoric of AIMIM vs BJP-Congress

Owaisi’s party AIMIM alleged that an attempt is being made to view history from a political perspective. On the other hand, the opposition parties believe that the assessment of Tipu Sultan should be done in a balanced historical context. Different reactions are emerging on this issue even in the Indian National Congress, due to which this controversy is taking a more political color.

history vs politics

Historians say that Tipu Sultan was a complex historical personality. On the one hand he fought against the British power, while on the other hand there are differing views on various aspects of his rule. Due to this multifaceted legacy, his name becomes the center of political discussions from time to time.