Tipu Jayanti row reignites after Cong MLA demands organising it

The row of Tipu Jayanti has reignited in Karnataka with a ruling Congress MLA Shivanand Kashappanavar, deciding to move a calling attention motion in the Karnataka Assembly to organise the birth anniversary of the 18th century Mysuru ruler.

- NT Correspondent

During his previous tenure as Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah had started the tradition and then put a brake on it following widespread protests, including a violent one in Kodagu, where a man was killed in police firing.

After the protest, Tipu's birth anniversary was celebrated as a low-key affair. Gradually, it was put on hold.