Maharashtra CM Criticizes Comparison of Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan in Assembly Debate

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized the comparison between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan, emphasizing that invaders should not be regarded as heroes. He highlighted changes in educational content, noting increased focus on Maratha history over Mughal history under the current central government. Fadnavis acknowledged Tipu Sultan's resistance to the British but cited historical accounts of violence against Hindus and Nayars. The remarks responded to Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal's controversial statements, which Sapkal later denied equating the two leaders.