Karnataka BJP President Nalin Kumar Kateel, while addressing a public rally in Koppal district, Karnataka on February 14 spoke on Tipu Sultan, Lord Hanuman and criticised Congress. He said, “Decedents of Tipu Sultan should not stay here, people who sing Lord Ram’s bhajan should stay here.” He said, “We are devotees of Lord Ram and Hanuman. We are not Tipu's descendants, we sent his descendants back. So I ask the people of Yelaburga, do you worship Hanuman or sing Tipu's bhajans? Will you chase away people who sing Tipu's bhajans?”“So, think if this state requires Tipu's descendants or Lord Ram's and Hanuman's devotees? I challenge on the land of Hanuman - people who love Tipu should not stay here, people who sing Lord Ram's bhajans and celebrate Lord Hanuman should stay here,” he added. Karnataka BJP President addressed a public rally during Vijay Sankalpa Yatra in Yelburga, Koppal, Karnataka.