BJP petitions Governor seeking security for Ravi and judicial probe into police handling of case

The BJP described the arrest as politically motivated, accusing the ruling Congress government of using state machinery to silence dissent and undermine democratic principles.

In a letter, the Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader R Ashoka said, "As the Constitutional head of the State, your esteemed office plays a critical role in upholding the values of Democracy, ensuring adherence to the Rule of law, and acting as a neutral arbiter during moments of political and administrative turmoil. Today, we stand at such a juncture, where your intervention is not only desirable but also indispensable."

"The recent arrest of Hon'ble Member of Legislative Council CT Ravi has raised significant questions about the abuse of power by the ruling dispensation in the State of Karnataka. The manner of his arrest suggests a clear departure from established legal norms and appears to be a politically motivated act of vendetta aimed at silencing the dissent," he claimed.