Congress protests against Tipu Jayanti in Madiker; groups detained by police

The Karnataka government sponsored celebrations for the birth anniversary of 18th century ruler Tipu Sultan today. The BJP staged protest demanding that the authorities drop the event. The protest were held at several places including Bengaluru, Mysuru and Kodagu. The congress-JDS coalition government in Karnataka has decided to carry on with the practice of celebrating the birth anniversary of tipu sultan, despite strident opposition from the BJP. However, this time it seems as though Tipu Jayanti has become another source of conflict between the congress and JDS. The congress has planned grand celebrations in the Vidhan Soudha while Chief Minister kumaraswamy will stay away for medical reasons.