Case Lodged Against BJP Leader CT Ravi For Objectionable Post On Rahul Gandhi

The Election Commission said that taking cognizance of this statement, action has been initiated against Ravi as per the guidelines laid down in the Model Code of Conduct.

Written by Shivanshi Srivastava March 21, 2024

An FIR has been registered against former BJP national general secretary CT Ravi for allegedly promoting enmity on the basis of religion in connection with an objectionable post regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Chikkamagalur District Election Officer booked him under section 153A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc.) at Chikkamagalur Town Police Station. Doing adverse action) and a case has been registered under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act.

With respect to the post on X by Mr. C T Ravi, Chikkamagalur DEO has filed an FIR against him at Chikkamagalur Town Police Station u/s 153A of IPC and 126 of RP Act on 20.03.24.

— Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka (@ceo_karnataka) March 21, 2024

What did CT Ravi post?

On Wednesday CT Ravi had posted on the social media X and said, “Dear Hindus, Congress co-owner Rahul Gandhi has declared war against us Hindus. Now the time has come for us to unite and oppose and protect Sanatan Dharma from those who want to destroy it.”

The Election Commission said that taking cognizance of this statement, action has been initiated against Ravi as per the guidelines laid down in the Model Code of Conduct.

Dear Hindus,

CONgress co-owner Rahul Gandhi has declared war against us Hindus.

It is high time we unite to protect and defend Sanatana Dharma from those who are out to destroy it.

— C T Ravi 🇮🇳 ಸಿ ಟಿ ರವಿ (Modi Ka Parivar) (@CTRavi_BJP) March 20, 2024

Ravi commented even after the case was registered

After the FIR was registered against him, BJP leader CT Ravi said,”Dear Election Commission, I got the information about the FIR filed against me by the Congress. As a Sanatani, I responded to the irresponsible and insensitive comments made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. I would be very happy if you could share the details of the FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi for his statements hurting the sentiments of followers of Sanatan Dharma.”

Dear @ECISVEEP,

I have received the details of the FIR filed against me by CONgress.

As a Sanatani, I responded to the irresponsible and insensitive comments made by CONgress MP Rahul Gandhi.

I would greatly appreciate if you could share the details of the FIR lodged against… pic.twitter.com/xoRjbkG446

— C T Ravi 🇮🇳 ಸಿ ಟಿ ರವಿ (Modi Ka Parivar) (@CTRavi_BJP) March 21, 2024

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