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Udupi: The Udupi BJP and VHP units will oppose Tipu Jayanti celebrations in the district and will organise protest across the district on November 9. The Siddaramaiah-led government started Tipu Jayanti celebrations in 2015 even though there was opposition from different sections of the society. There was violence in many district.”The Mangaluru Lok Sabha MP and BJP MLAs from Dakshina Kannada have written to the deputy director, Dakshina Kannada and culture department, not to include their names in the celebrations. All five BJP MLAs from the district and opposition members will be in full attendance.Mattar Ratnakar Hegde, BJP district unit president said: “We’ll register our opposition to the celebration on November 10 and statewide protests will be held on November 9. "He added, “The CM should understand that Tipu tried to expand his rule here, but did not contribute to the state or country..