- The newly formed BJP government of B. S. Yediyurappa in Karnataka canceled the annually Birth anniversary celebrations of Tipu Sultan Jayanti.
- In an announcement, the department of Kannada and Culture of Karnataka state stated that Hazrat Tipu Sultan Jayanti, which was being celebrated since 2016 under the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, has been canceled “with immediate effect”.
About Karnataka
i) Capital - Bangalore
ii) Governor - Vajubhai Vala
iii) Chief Minister - B.S. Yediyurappa (BJP)
iv) Total Area - 191,791 km2
v) Total Population (2011) - 61,130,704
vi) Official languages - Kannada
Published On : 31 Jul 2019
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