Historical Legacy Clash Over Krisna Raja Sagar Dam
BJP's B Y Vijayendra criticized Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah and Minister H C Mahadevappa for allegedly disrespecting the Mysore royal legacy by attributing the KRS dam's foundation to Tipu Sultan. Vijayendra argues the dam's history is rooted in India's colonial period, emphasizing Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar's pivotal role.
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BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Social Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa of distorting history concerning the Mysore royal family's legacy, particularly Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, in relation to the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam.
Vijayendra responded to Mahadevappa's claims that Tipu Sultan laid the foundation for the KRS dam, criticizing such statements as politically motivated attempts to rewrite history. He emphasized that the KRS dam, realized through Nalwadi's vision, was completed with significant contributions from the Mysore royal family and others like Sir M Visvesvaraya.
Vijayendra cited documents and personal sacrifices by the royal family to finance the construction. He accused Mahadevappa of pushing a political agenda, reminding that Tipu Sultan died over a century before the dam's planning commenced in 1908, while opposition leaders criticize Siddaramaiah's government for similar political maneuvers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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