<p>Mandya: Opposition Leader R Ashoka alleged that the Congress seems to be plotting to rename the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir as Tipu Sultan Sagar (TSS) Dam.</p><p>Speaking to media persons in Mandya, on Monday, the BJP leader reacted to the statement of Social Welfare and Mysuru District in-charge Minister H C Mahadevappa that Tipu Sultan was the first to lay the foundation stone for the KRS Dam. The minister's remarks came during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Ambedkar Bhavan at Srirangapatna, in Mandya district, on Sunday.</p><p>Ashoka said, “Tipu Sultan died in 1799, and the construction of the KRS reservoir began in 1911, a full 112 years later. If Tipu had laid the foundation, shouldn't his name be given, back then?”</p><p>“An attempt to attach Tipu's name to the KRS Dam is an insult to Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Tipu Sultan is a traitor, who encouraged Persian over Kannada. He was a religious fanatic, who killed thousands of Hindus and destroyed temples. Imposing such a person’s name on the KRS Dam reveals the Congress mindset," he added.</p>.'Do not distort history to glorify Tipu Sultan': BJP's Vijayendra slams Siddaramaiah, Mahadevappa over KRS dam remarks.<p>The BJP leader claimed the ruling party had insulted the maharajas for mere votes. In his statement, he further said, “The Congress has insulted the maharajas just for votes. Under Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, Mysuru developed significantly. On the contrary, the Siddaramaiah-led government has borrowed Rs 2 lakh crore in two years, overburdening the people with additional taxes and cess. Comparing such a chief minister with a benevolent Nalwadi is shameful."</p><p>"If the Congress wants respect of the people in Karnataka, its leaders should immediately apologise to the people and also the Nalwadi’s family,” Ashoka demanded.</p><p>Ashoka lashed out at Rahul Gandhi, saying, “Over the last two years, there have been 2,000 farmer suicide, death of pregnant women, deaths due to microfinance, etc." </p><p>"Why didn't he come, when 11 innocent youths died in a stampede during the IPL victory celebrations," he asked.</p><p>Dismissing the Congress' allegation of irregularities in the Kanakapura Lok Sabha election, Ashoka said, “They are bringing Rahul Gandhi to cover up the internal fights in the Congress. Tomorrow, we will protest against the Congress, in front of the Vidhana Soudha”.</p><p>Former MLA L Nagendra, BJP district president Dr Indresh, leaders Indavalu Sachchidananda, and Ashok Jayaram were present.</p>
<p>Mandya: Opposition Leader R Ashoka alleged that the Congress seems to be plotting to rename the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir as Tipu Sultan Sagar (TSS) Dam.</p><p>Speaking to media persons in Mandya, on Monday, the BJP leader reacted to the statement of Social Welfare and Mysuru District in-charge Minister H C Mahadevappa that Tipu Sultan was the first to lay the foundation stone for the KRS Dam. The minister's remarks came during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Ambedkar Bhavan at Srirangapatna, in Mandya district, on Sunday.</p><p>Ashoka said, “Tipu Sultan died in 1799, and the construction of the KRS reservoir began in 1911, a full 112 years later. If Tipu had laid the foundation, shouldn't his name be given, back then?”</p><p>“An attempt to attach Tipu's name to the KRS Dam is an insult to Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Tipu Sultan is a traitor, who encouraged Persian over Kannada. He was a religious fanatic, who killed thousands of Hindus and destroyed temples. Imposing such a person’s name on the KRS Dam reveals the Congress mindset," he added.</p>.'Do not distort history to glorify Tipu Sultan': BJP's Vijayendra slams Siddaramaiah, Mahadevappa over KRS dam remarks.<p>The BJP leader claimed the ruling party had insulted the maharajas for mere votes. In his statement, he further said, “The Congress has insulted the maharajas just for votes. Under Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, Mysuru developed significantly. On the contrary, the Siddaramaiah-led government has borrowed Rs 2 lakh crore in two years, overburdening the people with additional taxes and cess. Comparing such a chief minister with a benevolent Nalwadi is shameful."</p><p>"If the Congress wants respect of the people in Karnataka, its leaders should immediately apologise to the people and also the Nalwadi’s family,” Ashoka demanded.</p><p>Ashoka lashed out at Rahul Gandhi, saying, “Over the last two years, there have been 2,000 farmer suicide, death of pregnant women, deaths due to microfinance, etc." </p><p>"Why didn't he come, when 11 innocent youths died in a stampede during the IPL victory celebrations," he asked.</p><p>Dismissing the Congress' allegation of irregularities in the Kanakapura Lok Sabha election, Ashoka said, “They are bringing Rahul Gandhi to cover up the internal fights in the Congress. Tomorrow, we will protest against the Congress, in front of the Vidhana Soudha”.</p><p>Former MLA L Nagendra, BJP district president Dr Indresh, leaders Indavalu Sachchidananda, and Ashok Jayaram were present.</p>