BJP Chief CT Ravi, Arrested For Allegedly Abusing Karnataka Minister, Granted Bail – News18
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Karnataka BJP MLC C T Ravi is accused of utilizing a derogatory phrase towards Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar within the Legislative Council on Thursday
BJP chief CT Ravi (PTI Picture)
In an enormous aid for BJP chief CT Ravi, the Karnataka Excessive Courtroom on Friday has ordered an instantaneous launch for the BJP MLC who was arrested for making alleged derogatory remarks towards state minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on the Legislative Council in Belagavi.
Allegations In opposition to CT Ravi
Ravi was arrested for allegedly making objectionable remarks towards Hebbalkar following which, an FIR was lodged towards him.
Based mostly on the criticism filed by the Minister, a case was registered towards the BJP chief underneath sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (phrase, gesture or act supposed to insult the modesty of a girl) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
In keeping with Congress leaders, Ravi allegedly used the derogatory phrase a number of instances towards Hebbalkar throughout an altercation between them, after the Home was adjourned for a while by Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, following an uproar over Union House Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on B R Ambedkar.
The BJP chief was arrested and delivered to the district courtroom by Belagavi police on Thursday. Earlier than being taken to courtroom, he underwent a medical checkup on the Mutag Well being Heart in Belagavi.
Ravi Denies Allegations
The BJP chief on Friday took a success on the ruling occasion within the state and accused the Congress-led Siddaramaiah authorities of appearing like ‘dictators’ following his arrest.
“They (state authorities) have acted like dictators, there’s a full cease to all the things, dictatorship is not going to final lengthy,” stated CT Ravi after he was arrested.
Ravi additionally filed a counter-complaint on the Khanapura police station in Belagavi, accusing Congress leaders Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Chamaraja Hattiholi, DK Shivakumar, Saddam, and others of making an attempt to kill him.
He alleged that the police introduced him to the Khanapura police station with out offering a purpose.
“Police introduced me to Khanapura police station round 8 pm. They didn’t inform me through which case they introduced me. They’re not registering my criticism; they’re not even submitting a zero FIR. If one thing occurs to me, the Congress authorities should take duty,” CT Ravi claimed.
Ravi recounted his ordeal, claiming the police had taken him on an pointless journey throughout Dharwad, Belagavi, and Bagalkot districts earlier than conducting a medical checkup within the morning.
Chatting with reporters earlier than getting into the courtroom, Ravi maintained his innocence, calling the fees baseless. “This can be a politically motivated case. The police tortured me by retaining me in transit all night time with out meals. I’ll convey these particulars to the choose’s consideration,” he stated.
No Report Of CT Ravi Utilizing Abusive Language
Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti clarified on Friday that there’s “no report of the abusive phrase used within the council”.
Chatting with the media in Hubballi, Horatti said that the alleged phrase claimed for use by Ravi has not been recorded within the council.
BJP Staff Stage Protest
BJP employees staged protests in Chikkamagaluru and Belagavi, condemning the arrest. In Chikkamagaluru, BJP employees gathered to demand Ravi’s launch, accusing the state authorities of focusing on opposition leaders. The saffron camp had additionally referred to as for a bandh in Chikkamagaluru.
The bandh was organised by the Chikkamagaluru district BJP, prompting a heavy police deployment within the metropolis. In Belagavi, BJP leaders and employees staged a protest at Chennamma Circle, led by Opposition Chief R Ashoka and State BJP President BY Vijayendra.
(With inputs from businesses)
