Karnataka BJP leader CT Ravi booked for 'inflammatory' remarks at Ganesha immersion event in Maddur
Mandya: A suo motu case has been registered against senior BJP leader CT Ravi by the Maddur police for allegedly making inflammatory comments during a mass Ganesha idol immersion programme held in Maddur town on Wednesday.
The event, which saw participation from several BJP leaders, was widely seen as a show of strength by the party following a stone-pelting incident reported on Sunday, September 7.
Reports suggest that Ravi made provocative remarks against a particular community saying, “Muslims shout 'Pakistan Zindabad,' they plant bombs, they are called ISI."
According to the complaint, Ravi allegedly said: "The Hindu community has the strength to bury stone-pelters inside the very stones they throw. When they are only 5 percent, they are already showing their true colours. If they become 50 percent, will our children and grandchildren even be able to survive? They will break society. Some conspirators, for the sake of votes, are trying to divide Hindu society."
Based on the complaint from a police officer, Maddur police have registered a case.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accused the BJP of dividing people in the wake of the stone pelting incident. "They (BJP) don't have any job other than indulging in politics, dividing people and inciting fire. They have nothing else to do," Shivakumar told reporters.
"Let them go to Delhi and get funds (from the Centre for the state). Let them get the state NREGA funds, tax share. Let them get permission for Mekedatu and Mahadayi (river) projects. Let them do this first," he added.
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Rahul Gandhi to go on two-day Raebareli visit from May 19
Raebareli (UP) (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP from Raebareli Rahul Gandhi will arrive here on May 19 on a two-day visit, a Congress office-bearer said on Monday.
Congress district president of Raebareli Pankaj Tiwari said that on the first day, Gandhi will inaugurate a marriage hall at Thakurain Kheda in Bachhrawan. Subsequently, he will address a public meeting in Khiron. In Lalganj, he will participate in a 'mahila samvaad' programme.
He further said that on May 20, he will meet the public during a 'Janata Darshan' programme at the Bhuyemau Guest House. Following this, he will participate in the unveiling of a statue of Veera Pasi and attend a public meeting in Lodhwari.
He will then depart for Amethi.
In Amethi, Gandhi will hold meetings with party functionaries, workers and senior leaders at the party's district headquarters, Congress district unit chief Pradeep Singhal said on Sunday.
According to political observers, this meeting would form a part of the strategic preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, alongside an organisational review.
Discussions during the meeting are likely to focus on strengthening the party organisation down to the booth level, increasing participation of youth and women workers, and accelerating public outreach campaigns across villages.
According to sources, a large number of party workers -- from Gram Sabha to the district level -- have been invited to attend the meeting.
Gandhi is expected to interact directly with workers.
During the one-day visit, the Congress leader will also travel to Poore Ramdeen Pandit -- the native village of late Congress district president Yogendra Mishra -- to meet his family members.
Mishra, considered a close associate of the Gandhi family, passed away on March 1 following a prolonged illness.
Political activities in the district have intensified ahead of Gandhi's visit, and party workers have already started making arrangements for his reception.
Kishori Lal Sharma, the Congress MP from Amethi, is also holding regular meetings with local leaders and functionaries to review the preparations.
