Political Reversal: The Tipu Sultan Road Controversy

Maharashtra Congress leader Sachin Sawant has publicly accused Ameet Satam, the BJP’s Mumbai president, of reversing his stance on naming a road in Mumbai after Tipu Sultan due to political reasons. Sawant argues that Satam previously supported the proposal, making his current opposition politically motivated.

The controversy has sparked a broader debate between the BJP and Congress, drawing criticism towards state Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal for allegedly comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan. The BJP has demanded an apology from Sapkal, escalating political tensions.

Sawant further challenges the BJP’s claims of consistent opposition to Tipu Sultan, pointing to historical instances where RSS-linked organizations acknowledged Tipu Sultan’s contributions positively. He contends that the newfound opposition stems from electoral strategies, not historical inaccuracies.