FIR against Karnataka BJP MLC C.T. Ravi over alleged hate speech
An FIR has been registered against BJP MLC C.T. Ravi at Chikkamagaluru Town Police Station following allegations that he made inflammatory and derogatory remarks against
An FIR has been registered against BJP MLC C.T. Ravi at Chikkamagaluru Town Police Station following allegations that he made inflammatory and derogatory remarks against the Muslim community during a protest over the NEET examination controversy. According to the complaint filed by Mudassir Pasha (36), President of Jamia Masjid, Chikkamagaluru, Ravi allegedly made the remarks during a BJP protest held at Azad Park on July 23 against demonstrations over the alleged NEET examination irregularities. Based on the complaint, the police registered an FIR against C.T. Ravi, charging him with section 353(2) BNS which deals with making, publishing, or circulating false statements, rumours, or reports with intent to create or promote hatred, ill-will, or enmity between different groups on grounds such as religion, race, language, caste, or community, or which are likely to disturb public tranquillity for further investigation.
‘Derogatory references to Muslims’ The complainant alleged that Ravi questioned the connection between “Mullahs” and the NEET issue besides referring to CAA, NRC, NEET and allegedly branding Muslims as a “tukde gang.” The complaint states that the speech was circulated on social media and contained derogatory references to the Muslim community, with the intention of promoting enmity, disturbing communal harmony, and provoking conflict between communities. Based on the complaint, Chikkamagaluru Town Police have registered a case and initiated further legal action. Muslim Okkuta accuses BJP of communal polarisation Meanwhile, in a press release issued on July 25, the Karnataka Rajya Muslim Okkuta condemned Ravi’s alleged remarks as “shocking and highly provocative” and demanded his immediate arrest.
The organisation alleged that the BJP leader had attempted to insult Muslim religious leaders, provoke communal divisions, and divert attention from the nationwide protests. The Okkuta claimed that students and youth across the country have been protesting against the alleged NEET scam and demanding accountability from the
Union Government. It accused the BJP of resorting to communal polarisation instead of addressing public concerns. The organisation further alleged that Ravi’s comments could disturb communal harmony and spread hatred against a particular community. It urged the Karnataka government to initiate stringent legal action against him without delay.
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