Congress leader K Muraleedharan has sparked a fresh political debate by defending historical rulers like Akbar and Tipu Sultan, arguing that they represented values of inclusivity and resistance rather than division. Speaking to ANI,He said Akbar promoted communal harmony and respected Hindu traditions, while Tipu Sultan’s resistance against British rule led to his death.
The reaction comes after the National Council of Educational Research and Training’s (NCERT) reported decision to remove the Mughal emperor Akbar and Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan from school history textbooks.
“Akbar was a king of communal harmony. He accepted the Hindu religion also. He gave freedom to Hindus. Tipu Sultan fought against the English. That is the reason he was killed. They were great administrators. Even Shivaji is a great administrator, no doubt. So this attitude of the central government is not right,” he said, ANI reported.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Reaction
Earlier on Saturday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly endorsed the move and called it “very well done.”
Assam CM said “very well done,” and added in a sharp tone, “Tipu-Ipu ko maro ekdum. Jahan bhejna hai, udhar hi bhej do. Samundar mein phek do. (Beat up that Tipu. Send him wherever you want to. Throw him in the sea).”
“I have not seen whether they have done this. If they have done this, then many thanks to the NCERT from my side,” the CM said, noting that such historical corrections were overdue.
