CT Ravi accuses Congress of anti-Hindu politics at Bengaluru rally
Synopsis
BJP MLC C.T. Ravi flipped the script on Congress at a Bengaluru press briefing, alleging the party is anti-Hindu and anti-Constitution — the very charges Congress had levelled at the BJP at the KPCC chief's swearing-in. With Karnataka firmly under Congress rule, the exchange signals a sharpening ideological battle ahead of future state elections.
Key Takeaways
Ravi alleged on Monday in Bengaluru that the Congress is pursuing anti-Hindu politics.
Ravi was responding to Congress leaders — including Siddaramaiah , Mallikarjun Kharge , and B.K.
Hariprasad — who accused the BJP of being anti-democratic at the new KPCC chief's assumption-of-office ceremony.
He claimed 76 of the Constitution's 106 amendments were made by Congress governments, alleging political misuse.
Ravi invoked the Emergency period as evidence of Congress's record on democracy and fundamental rights.
He contrasted PM Modi as a people's leader against Rahul Gandhi , whom he described as a product of dynastic inheritance.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC and former National General Secretary C.T. Ravi on Monday alleged that the Congress is pursuing anti-Hindu politics, firing back at Opposition leaders who had targeted the BJP at a party event in Bengaluru. Ravi's remarks came in response to allegations made by senior Congress figures at the assumption-of-office ceremony of newly appointed Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President B.K. Hariprasad.
What Triggered the Remarks
At the KPCC event, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Hariprasad accused the BJP of being anti-democratic and anti-Constitution. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Ravi dismissed these charges as baseless, turning the allegation squarely back on the Congress.
'Those who are truly opposed to the Constitution are Congress leaders themselves,' Ravi said.
Hindutva and the Constitution
Ravi argued that the Indian Constitution itself contains images of Lord Ram, Lord Krishna, and Gautama Buddha, and contended that India's civilisational identity is rooted in the philosophies of Buddha and Basavanna. He cited the Supreme Court's characterisation of Hindutva as 'a way of life' to reinforce his position.
'There is respect for all paths and faiths in Indian thought. Congress leaders make allegations without understanding these aspects,' he said. Ravi further asserted that 'without Hindutva, India cannot survive,' warning that the alternative would be a trajectory similar to Afghanistan or Pakistan.
Congress and Constitutional Amendments
Ravi accused the Congress of amending the Constitution for political gain, claiming that of the 106 amendments made to the Constitution so far, 76 were carried out under Congress governments. He alleged that the words 'socialist' and 'secular' were inserted into the Constitution without adequate parliamentary discussion, and further claimed that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had opposed such changes.
'Congress made these amendments for its own benefit and to misuse power,' he alleged. He also invoked the Emergency period, accusing the Congress of strangling democracy by curtailing fundamental rights and imprisoning Opposition leaders.
Dynasty vs. Democratic Leadership
Ravi drew a sharp contrast between Prime Minister Narendra Modi — whom he described as a leader elected through public mandate — and Rahul Gandhi, whom he characterised as a product of political inheritance rather than grassroots democratic struggle.
'After Jawaharlal Nehru came Indira Gandhi, then Rajiv Gandhi, followed by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. True democracy requires leaders to emerge through public struggles and engagement with people's lives,' he said.
Congress Losing Ground, Ravi Claims
Ravi alleged that the Congress is paying an electoral price for its approach, claiming the party has been losing power across states due to its anti-Hindu politics. This comes amid ongoing BJP efforts to consolidate its position in Karnataka, where the Congress currently governs after its victory in the 2023 Assembly elections. Whether Ravi's remarks will sharpen the political contest ahead of future electoral cycles in the state remains to be seen.
Point of View
Invoke the Emergency, the dynasty, and the amendment count. The 76-of-106 amendments claim is a recurring BJP talking point that strips context: many of those amendments were routine administrative or judicial changes, not power grabs. More telling is the timing: with the BJP locked out of Karnataka's treasury benches after 2023, this kind of ideological offensive is partly about keeping the base energised between elections. The anti-Hindu charge against Congress will resonate in certain constituencies, but it also risks narrowing the BJP's appeal in a state with a diverse, multi-faith electorate.
NationPress
22 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did C.T. Ravi allege against the Congress in Bengaluru?
BJP MLC C.T. Ravi alleged that the Congress is becoming anti-Hindu and anti-Constitution, countering charges made by Congress leaders at the KPCC president's assumption-of-office ceremony in Bengaluru. He accused the party of amending the Constitution for political gain and of undermining democracy during the Emergency.
Why did C.T. Ravi make these remarks?
Ravi was responding to allegations by senior Congress leaders — Siddaramaiah, Mallikarjun Kharge, and B.K. Hariprasad — who accused the BJP of being anti-democratic and anti-Constitution at the swearing-in of the new KPCC president. Ravi said these charges were baseless and turned them back on the Congress.
What is C.T. Ravi's claim about constitutional amendments?
Ravi claimed that of the 106 amendments made to the Indian Constitution so far, 76 were carried out under Congress governments, which he alleged were made for political benefit and to misuse power. He also alleged that the insertion of 'socialist' and 'secular' into the Constitution lacked adequate discussion.
How did Ravi compare PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi?
Ravi described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a leader who emerged through public mandate, contrasting him with Rahul Gandhi, whom he characterised as a product of dynastic political inheritance across five generations of the Nehru-Gandhi family.
What is the political context of this exchange in Karnataka?
The Congress currently governs Karnataka after winning the 2023 Assembly elections. The BJP, in opposition in the state, has been using ideological messaging to maintain political relevance and energise its base ahead of future electoral contests.
