Did Tipu Sultan Lay the Foundation for KRS Dam? H.C. Mahadevappa’s Controversial Statement Sparks Debate in Mandya

A statement made by Minister H.C. Mahadevappa during a commemoration event for Rajarshi Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, has triggered a significant controversy. The minister claimed that Tipu Sultan was the one who first laid the foundation stone for the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, sparking widespread discussion in political circles. Critics allege that in his praise for Tipu, he has overlooked the achievements of the Mysore rulers