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The right wing’s decision to disrupt the first ever government celebration of 18th century ruler Tipu Sultan’s birthday on November 10, describing him as “the most intolerant king”, is clearly a tacti

The right wing’s decision to disrupt the first ever government celebration of 18th century ruler Tipu Sultan’s birthday on November 10, describing him as “the most intolerant king”, is clearly a tactic to grab headlines. Tipu was not just a Muslim ruler but an icon of Indian resistance against British conquest. Let us not be over-zealous in asserting a break from history.

Meenakshi Gupta Meerut

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