The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit in Andhra Pradesh is expected to oppose the decision of the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) of erecting Tipu Sultan’s statue.
Somu Veerraju, the President of the BJP in Andhra Pradesh took to Twitter and confirmed the decision of opposing. He said, “Andhra Pradesh BJP is opposing the plan to erect the statue of Tipu Sultan in Proddatur town of Kadapa district. The local Muslims and MLA are trying to erect Tipu Sultan’s statue. Hindus feel that their sentiments are hurt with the attempts to erect the statue of Tipu who had slaughtered a huge number of Indians.”
According to the BJP leaders, the decision to build the statue of Tipu Sultan would hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus.
Justifying the same, the A.P., BJP President said that Proddatur town is synonymous with communal harmony, and erecting Tipu Sultan’s statue may lead to tension in the area. He said, “Local BJP leadership is apprehending that such action may lead to a law and order situation.
Giving a suggestion to the YSRCP led A.P., Government , the BJP leader claimed that Tipu Sultan is “not greater” than former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam “who had done great service to the nation.” They said, “Instead of Tipu Sultan’s statue, Abdul Kalam’s statue should be erected. The statue committee and prominent people of the town should rethink and erect the Abdul Kalam statue.”
Neither Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh or any YSRCP leader have responded to the BJP’s opposition yet.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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