Former Karnataka minister KN Rajanna has sparked a political debate by controversially claiming that the historical figure, Tipu Sultan, initiated the foundation of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam.

Speaking from Tumakuru, Rajanna strongly defended the 18th-century ruler, stating: “They show Tipu in such a derogatory manner… According to what I have read, he was the one who started the Kannambadi dam (the initial name for the Krishna Raja Sagara)."

Rajanna said Tipu Sultan laid the groundwork for the dam, which was later completed during the reign of Maharaja Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar.

“After that, it was completed during the time of Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. When it was to be completed during his time, there was a financial problem," he said.

Describing the financial sacrifice of the

See Full Page