Hyderabad, Feb. 15 -- A political row has erupted in Telangana over historical interpretations of Tipu Sultan and Veer Savarkar after AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi defended Tipu Sultan as a freedom fighter and criticised Savarkar's actions during British rule, drawing sharp rebuttal from BJP leaders.

Owaisi compares Tipu Sultan and Savarkar

Addressing AIMIM's 68th foundation day event in Hyderabad on February 14, Owaisi said Tipu Sultan was "martyred fighting the British" and contrasted him with Savarkar, alleging that Savarkar had written letters to British authorities seeking clemency.

"Tipu did not write love letters to the British, begging for forgiveness and promising to do whatever they said. Tipu took up his swor...