Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/07/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Chikkamagaluru, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about C. T. Ravi
25/07/2026
An FIR was registered against BJP MLC C. T. Ravi at the Chikkamagaluru Town Police Station over allegations that he made inflammatory and derogatory remarks against the Muslim community during a protest over the NEET examination controversy. Karnataka Rajya Muslim Okkuta demanded his immediate arrest, alleging that the speech was intended to incite hostility.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Chikkamagaravalli Thimme Gowda Ravi |
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| Known As | C. T. Ravi |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Summary | Indian politician from Karnataka who served as National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party and was a four-time legislator from the Chikmagalur constituency. He is a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council from June 2024. |
| Website | ctravi.org |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | IDSG College, Chikkamagaluru |
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| Postgraduate | Karnataka State Open University, Mysore (reported completion in 2012) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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Relationships & More
| Political Affiliation | Early involvement with the Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad during college, followed by the Bharatiya Janata Party |
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Family
| Father | Thimmegowda |
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| Spouse | Pallavi |
| Children | 2 sons |
Career
| Bharatiya Janata Party |
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| Karnataka Legislative Assembly |
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| Karnataka Government Ministerial Roles |
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| Karnataka Legislative Council | Member since 24 June 2024 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lost his first assembly election in 1999 before winning the Chikmagalur seat in 2004. | |
| 2. Was associated with the Datta Peeta controversy movement, which brought him national recognition within the party. | |
| 3. Lost the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election from Chikmagalur to the Indian National Congress candidate H. D. Thammaiah. |
