CT Ravi claims defamation case is a conspiracy to intimidate him
BJP leader CT Ravi claims that the defamation case against him is a conspiracy to intimidate him. He alleges he was arrested without the Assembly Speaker's permission and was moved across four districts for 15 hours. Ravi faces allegations from Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, who claims he used derogatory language against her in the Legislative Council. The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim order for his release. Ravi's son expressed relief at the court's decision and defended his father's character, stating he would never use abusive language, especially towards women.