MLC CT Ravi warned that Hindus would respect Muslims if they behaved, but would “behead them” if challenged.
Published Sep 10, 2025 | 2:41 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 10, 2025 | 2:41 PM
Senior Karnataka BJP leader and ex-MLA CT Ravi. (X)
Synopsis: Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi said that Hindus are born in India and Muslims are outsiders. He made the remark in Maddur in the Mandya district of Karnataka, where the BJP is organising a mass Ganesha visarjan in response to a stone pelting incident.
Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi, on Wednesday, 10 September, made provocative remarks targeting the Muslim community in Maddur in the Mandya district of Karnataka, where the BJP is organising a mass Ganesha visarjan in response to a stone pelting incident on Sunday.
He said that Hindus are born in India and Muslims are outsiders. “We have not gathered here to celebrate. We have come to tell you not to take advantage of our silence and goodness. We are here to show the strength of our Hindu samaj. You (Muslims) are trying to destroy us. Let’s all live in peace. You are the outsiders and we are born here,” said the MLC.
He also questioned the Congress-led state government if it could win only through Muslims. “We have come here to protect Hindus. I think this was not an isolated incident. There was a conspiracy behind it. A test was done in Maddur to check the reaction to stone pelting. People from outside Maddur came here. If there is so much love for Pakistan, then those people should go there. Is this a small incident? We never told Muslims not to pass in front of our temples,” he said.
He demanded that the state government punish the police officials who lathi-charged Hindu activists. He also demanded the arrest of all those who threw stones during the Ganesha procession on Sunday.
Further, taking aim at the state government and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Ravi said: “They are trying to divide us using caste. Siddaramaiah, don’t think you will last long in power. We won’t allow this country to be destroyed.”
“Hindus should leave caste alone and unite. They have been trying to attack us through caste. Hindus should become aware of this. If we remain silent, our men and women will not survive. We should all feel that we are all one, that we are all Hindus,” he said.
Ravi warned that Hindus would respect Muslims if they behaved, but would “behead them” if challenged. He also accused the state government of being anti-Hindu and pro-Muslim.
Referring to the BJP rule in Uttar Pradesh, Ravi said, “In Yogi’s land, JCBs have been set on even those who throw stones at the Ganesha idol. If you have the strength, do that work. Otherwise, Yogi will come here also. Our people will not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for religion and country.”
Maddur witnessed a stone pelting incident during the Ganesha idol immersion procession on Sunday evening. Police arrested around 22 people in connection with the case.
Another group retaliated by targeting a mosque, leading to a clash between the two communities.
Later, two separate FIRs were registered against 500 people in connection with a protest march on Monday; one for burning a Muslim flag and removing buntings erected for Eid Milad, and another for stone pelting on buildings and attempting to enter the mosque.
Following the incidents, several Hindu organisations jointly announced a bandh in Maddur on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Hindu organisations are preparing for a mass Ganesha Visarjan in Maddur on Wednesday. The procession is expected to have around 25 Ganesha idols, which will be immersed at a lake in Maddur.
(Edited by Muhammed Fazil with inputs from Nolan Pinto.)
