Bengaluru: The arrest of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi from Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi during the Winter Session of the State Legislature and the Police harassing him by taking him on a wasteful errand (vehicle ride) in other districts throughout the night on the day of arrest in December last, has taken an interesting turn…
C.T. Ravi lodges complaint with DG&IGP; seeks action
January 1, 2025Bengaluru: BJP MLC C.T. Ravi has escalated his allegations of Police misconduct, filing a formal complaint yesterday with Karnataka’s Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) Alok Mohan. A day earlier, Ravi had approached Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, accusing the Police of harassment, ill-treatment and illegal detention following an incident in the Legislative Council. Ravi…
Police behaved like ‘contract killers’
December 31, 2024MLC C.T. Ravi escalates dispute with Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar to Governor’s Office Bengaluru: The ongoing feud between Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar and BJP MLC C.T. Ravi has intensified, with Ravi taking his grievances to the Governor’s office. In a significant move, Ravi met the Governor yesterday, detailing events that transpired during the Legislative Council session and…
MLC C.T. Ravi ‘abusing’ Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar: Govt. announces CID probe
December 25, 2024Bengaluru: The State Government has handed over the case of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi allegedly abusing Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, with derogatory remarks, to CID. The CID will also probe into the complaint of MLC Ravi on the murder attempt on him at the premises of Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi. This decision…
Pulling off woman Cong. leader’s veil: Old case spooks fresh trouble for CM Siddu
December 24, 2024Mandya District BJP Spokesperson files complaint online with State Women’s Commission Mandya: Amid the raging controversy over MLC C.T. Ravi allegedly abusing Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar at the Legislative Council recently, a five year old controversy has returned to haunt Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. C.T. Manjunath, Spokesperson of Mandya District BJP Unit, has…
MLC C.T. Ravi abusing Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar: It’s a ‘closed chapter’ says Council Chairman Horatti
December 24, 2024Bengaluru: Chairman of State Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti has termed the case of MLC C.T. Ravi allegedly abusing Minister for Women and Child Development Lakshmi Hebbalkar with derogatory words in the Council, as a ‘Closed Chapter.’ However, he assured to re-examine the case, if there are more documentary evidences and complaint related to the incident….
‘Won’t rest until C.T. Ravi is punished’
December 24, 2024Bengaluru: Minister for Women and Child Development Lakshmi Hebbalkar has vowed not to stop her fight until MLC C.T. Ravi, who allegedly abused her with derogatory words, was punished in the case. She has also clarified that, there is no chance of forgiving him. Addressing media persons here on Monday, Hebbalkar produced evidence to prove…
Not afraid over BJP’s protest plan: DKS
December 24, 2024Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) said, he is still the KPCC President and won’t bog down to any of the protests by BJP. Speaking to media persons yesterday, Shivakumar said, “I am still alive and not dead. Mahatma Gandhiji, as Congress President, brought freedom to the country. It is all due to the…
Treated me like a terrorist: MLC C.T. Ravi after HC bail
December 21, 2024Congress acted softly on those who shouted ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in Vidhana Soudha: Ashoka Bengaluru / Davanagere: BJP MLC C.T. Ravi, arrested for allegedly making a ‘derogatory remark’ against Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, was released last night near Davanagere on way to Bengaluru following a Karnataka High Court order. A large gathering of BJP workers welcomed him,…
A Winter Session of Despair: Democracy or Anarchy?
December 21, 2024You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals.”— Marie Curie When people tell me that I became President on January 20th, 1981, I feel I have to correct them. You don’t become President of the United States. You are given temporary custody of an institution called the Presidency, which belongs to…
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