"My father would never use such language...": CT Ravi's son on father's bail in 'derogatory' remarks case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 20 : After the Karnataka High Court granted bail to Bharatiya Janata Party leader CT Ravi, his son, Swarthak Surya called it a "big relief" and affirmed his faith towards the judiciary.
He further said that he had unwavering faith in his father's innocence in the case and he would never use such language for anyone, especially women.
"I was shocked when I heard the allegations. I know my father, he would never use such abusive language for anyone, especially women. He treats everyone with respect, whether young or old. I never doubted my father for a moment," Surya told ANI.
"There were a lot of emotions in the last 24 hours. I was worried a lot, especially when I saw that he was arrested. I do not even understand why was there such a sudden arrest. Especially considering the fact that he even had a head injury. When he was released, it was a big relief," he added.
Meanwhile, CT Ravi's supporters and BJP workers celebrated after Karnataka High Court granted bail to the leader.

BJP workers danced to beats of dhol and raised party flags as part of the celebration.

CT Ravi was granted bail by the Karnataka High Court on Friday following his arrest in a 'derogatory' remarks case filed by Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar.
The decision came after the court's single-judge bench, headed by Justice MG Uma, issued an interim order for his release. Ravi had been arrested following allegations stemming from a complaint by Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, which led to the legal action.
Speaking after securing release CT Ravi in a statement said, "Our custodian was Chairman, when our custodian clearly said and gave ruling a false case was filed against me and they treated me like a terrorist, let them introspect what have they done, I'm not doing well as I didn't eat properly last night and in the morning. It's a win for the truth, this High Court order clear message that we all must follow the law. Though there was no proof against me I was arrested."
Earlier, the BJP leader was brought to Bengaluru to produce before the People's Representative court in connection to the case earlier in the day. The BJP leader accused the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government of acting like 'dictators' following his arrest in the case.
"They (state government) have acted like dictators, there is a full stop to everything, dictatorship will not last long," said CT Ravi after he was arrested.
On Friday, Belagavi's Fifth JMFC Court directed BJP leader and MLC CT Ravi to appear before the Special Court for People's Representatives in Bengaluru. The Hirebagewadi police presented their case before the court, seeking a transit warrant for Ravi. The court granted their request and ordered the police to take him into custody as part of the legal process.
Earlier in the day, Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar addressed the alleged derogatory remarks made by CT Ravi during the Karnataka Legislative Assembly session. Speaking to reporters at her residence in Belagavi, she expressed distress over the incident.
Hebbalkar recounted, "After completing the protest (against the remarks of Amit Shah), I was sitting quietly in my seat. At that time, CT Ravi called Rahul Gandhi a drug addict. In response, I asked, 'Even you have been in accidents--does that make you a murderer?"
She further alleged that CT Ravi used derogatory words against her following this exchange.
"I am also a mother. People look up to me, and I hope thousands are inspired to enter politics because of me," she added.CT Ravi has been suspended from the Legislative Council.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the BJP's support for party leader CT Ravi.
Siddaramaiah questioned Ravi's conduct, saying, "They are supporting the use of derogatory language towards women. If it is false that CT Ravi used vulgar language, why was he arrested? Normally, women cannot file false complaints about such allegations. I don't know why CT used vulgar language. This is a crime. He was taken to Khanapura for his safety only; people might have started a protest against him, and that's why he was taken away from there (from the city)."
Karnataka Deputy Shivakumar also detailed the incident, claiming Ravi repeatedly insulted Hebbalkar.
"There was a discussion in the House on the Union Home Minister insulting BR Ambedkar, and CT Ravi interfered and called Rahul Gandhi a 'drug addict.' When Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar jumped in to defend her party leader, he called her 'prostitute' several times," said Shivakumar.
Shivakumar added, "He used the word 12 times. The media must take this seriously. If you don't have the evidence, I will share it with you."