Last Updated: April 04, 2023, 19:36 IST
Ravi was seen in the welcoming committee during PM Modi’s recent visit to Mandya.
‘Fighter’ Ravi has a criminal background that includes involvement in cricket betting and other scams.
The Bharatiya Janata Party recently came under fire when Mallikarjuna alias ‘Fighter’ Ravi was seen in the welcoming committee during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Karnataka. ‘Fighter’ Ravi has a criminal background that includes involvement in cricket betting and other scams.
He also has many cases pending against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and the Karnataka Police Act. In addition, Ravi is also charged with involvement in cases wherein he allegedly settled real estate disputes for money.
‘Fighter’ joined BJP in November last year. There are speculations that he could fight the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election on a BJP ticket.
However, a few reports now claim that the ruling party may not give him a ticket this time as his inclusion in the welcoming committee for PM Modi’s visit to Mandya last month has drawn criticism both within the party and the opposition.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje had commented that it was a mistake to let the controversial leader be a part of the welcoming team and had ordered an inquiry into it. However, the damage had been done with the state Congress tweeting the photo and calling the BJP “shameless” for its acquaintance with a rowdy-sheeter.
ಜಗತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಬಿಜೆಪಿಯಂತಹ ನಿರ್ಲಜ್ಜ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಪಕ್ಷ ಬೇರೆ ಇರಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವೇ ಇಲ್ಲ.ಫೈಟರ್ ರವಿ ಎಂಬ ರೌಡಿ ಶೀಟರ್ ಎದುರು ಕೈಮುಗಿದು ನಿಂತ @narendramodi ಅವರಿಂದ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಹುದ್ದೆಗೆ ಕಳಂಕ ಅಂಟಿದೆ.
ರೌಡಿಗಳನ್ನು ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ರೌಡಿಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಎದುರು ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ್ದು ನಾಚಿಕೆಗೇಡು. pic.twitter.com/BOcpzumtHm
— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) March 12, 2023
According to reports, Ravi was hopeful of getting a party ticket from the Nagamangala constituency. However, if recent reports are to be believed, the BJP is not fielding him and will give a party ticket to LR Shivarame Gowda.
Gowda, a former JD(S) MP, is expected to be inducted into the BJP soon. It however, remains to be seen whether BJP will take any step to appease ‘Fighter’ Ravi.
Meanwhile, the JD(S), suffered a setback as one of its MLAs KM Shivalinge Gowda quit the party two days ago, becoming the third MLA from the party to resign within a week. He is a three-time MLA from Araseikere constituency.
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