BJP MLC Ravi case to be heard by Bengaluru Court
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): The Special Court for Elected Representatives in Bengaluru will hear the case against BJP MLC C T Ravi, who was arrested for allegedly using a derogatory word against Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar.
He was earlier in the day presented before the City Fifth Additional Magistrate' Court in Belagavi.
"The investigating officer had requisitioned praying that the FIR has to be transferred to MP/MLA court at Bengaluru, taking into note of the same the honourable JMFC Belagavi passed the order directing the investigating officer to produce the accused before the jurisdictional magistrate at MP/MLA court in Bengaluru and directed to forward the FIR to the jurisdictional magistrate at Bengaluru," Raviraj Patil, advocate appearing in the case told reporters.
"Today itself forthwith the FIR has to be forwarded and the accused has to be produced before the court. This is the order of the court here," he added.
Meanwhile, the police are shifting Ravi to Bengaluru.
Before being taken to the Belagavi court, Ravi underwent a medical examination at a community health centre.
Ravi allegedly used a derogatory word against Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council on Thursday during an altercation between them, when the House was adjourned for a while.
He was arrested on Thursday evening and taken into the police van from the premises of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha.
Based on the complaint lodged by Hebbalkar, a case was registered against the BJP leader under sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A large number of BJP supporters, including leaders such as party state president B Y Vijayendra, MLC N Ravi Kumar, and MLA Prabhu Chauhan, gathered at the court to show solidarity. Senior BJP leaders, including R Ashok and MLA Sunil Kumar, also were present at the court in support of Ravi.
Ravi recounted his ordeal, claiming the police had taken him on an unnecessary journey across Dharwad, Belagavi, and Bagalkot districts before conducting a medical checkup in the morning.
Speaking to reporters before entering the court, Ravi maintained his innocence, calling the charges baseless. "This is a politically motivated case. The police tortured me by keeping me in transit all night without food. I will bring these details to the judge's attention," he said.
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Sanatan Dharma 'national religion' of India: UP CM Adityanath
Ayodhya (UP), Dec 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday asserted the "Sanatan Dharma is the national religion of India", and said that it is the collective responsibility of every citizen to protect it.
Adityanath participated in the Ashtottarshat 108 Shrimad Bhagwat Paath and Panch Narayan Mahayagya held at Asharfi Bhawan Ashram in Ayodhya. As part of the Mahayagya, the UP CM offered oblations amidst Vedic chants, praying for the happiness, peace, and prosperity of the people of Uttar Pradesh, the UP government said in a statement.
Addressing the gathering, the UP Chief Minister said, "The Sanatan Dharma is the national religion of India, and it is the collective responsibility of every citizen to protect it." He highlighted how religion and culture foster positivity and peace in the society.
Reflecting on the historical attacks on sacred temples, he said that the clans of those who desecrated these holy sites have met their downfall.
Citing an example, he said, "Today, the descendants of (Mughal ruler) Aurangzeb are driving rickshaws. Their plight is the result of their destructive actions. Had they upheld righteousness and refrained from demolishing temples, would they be in such a state?"
The UP chief minister emphasised the need to learn from the mistakes of the past that led India into the shackles of slavery and resulted in the desecration of its sacred sites.
He urged all Indians to unite in protecting and preserving Sanatan Dharma, asserting that respecting this eternal religion is essential for safeguarding humanity.
