Wardha, Feb. 15 -- Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal on Sunday, while clarifying his remarks about comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan, alleged that the BJP was politicising the issue.

Speaking to reporters here, Sapkal called Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj a pride of the nation, asserting that Tipu Sultan drew inspiration from him and carried forward the struggle for self-rule.

"The controversy that has been allegedly created over my statement is being politicised by the BJP. I want to clearly state that the founder of Hindavi Swarajya, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is our pride, honour, and glory. It was through his valour that Hindutva Swarajya was established. Taking inspiration from that, Tipu Sultan carr...