BENGALURU: Much to the embarrassment of the saffron party, an old photo of former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and other party leaders dressed as late Mysore ruler has gone viral and has created a new buzz in the Tipu Sultan row.
In this viral photo that dates back to five years, the two BJP leaders can be seen wearing a headgear and posing with a sword like that of the freedom fighter who led fierce battle against the British forces and was martyred.
According to News18 report, the photo surfaced at a time when BJP is again debating against for the celebrations Tipu Sultan Jayanti.
Also, the image of the BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa from 2012, dressed as Tipu Sultan imitating the Mysore ruler’s crown and a sword has surfaced.
The Congress leaders in Karnataka said that the photo expose the saffron party and its double standard.
Tipu Sultan Jayanti – the birth anniversary of the erstwhile ruler is celebrated as a state function on November 10.