C.T. Ravi
MEMBER OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, CHIKKAMAGALURU
Born in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, in a middle class family with no political background, C T Ravi had a simple, modest and righteous upbringing. At high school, he became involved in the Raitha Sangha Movement in Aldoor Hobli in Chikkamagaluru. This laid the foundation for his active participation in Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad during his college days. As College Representative, and leader of the Kannada Sangha and Vidyarthi Sangha, C T Ravi honed his organisational skills and leadership quality. It was during this phase of life that he dedicated himself fully to the mission of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS).
C T Ravi soon became part of the Rashtriya Vidyarthi Okkuta, espousing the causes of fees concession and placement support for financially challenged students. This involvement acquainted him with many BJP leaders and ministers. In 1993, he became the State Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During his tenure, BJP mobilised a mass movement against land encroachment and for awareness to ensure drinking water for all, soon after which he took part in the Datta Peeta Horata movement through which he gained national recognition by enabling an amicable settlement of the long-standing religious dispute.
2004 marked C T Ravi’s formal introduction to the Karnataka political arena, representing Chikkamagaluru Constituency, where he defeated Congress’ Sagir Ahmed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, by an overwhelming margin of more than 25,000 votes. This marked his maiden entry into Karnataka Legislature. He went on to win the 2008 and 2013 elections from the same constituency with convincing margins.
In his third term, holding charge as the Higher Education Minister in the 2008-13 Assembly, C T Ravi has been instrumental in enabling the setting up of three Polytechnic Colleges and getting one Medical College in Chikkamagaluru sanctioned. He has also brought visible development to his constituency by working to improve water, health and sanitation facilities. Additionally, he has also addressed issues pertaining to education, justice, women welfare and agriculture in Chikkamagaluru.
Gifted with keen observation and supported by a great memory, C T Ravi is now widely recognised across Karnataka as a leader of sincere intent and clean reputation. C T Ravi aims to introduce the biometric system in various educational systems while expanding the scope of private schools and colleges by bringing about a 60% fee fixation to annual expenditure. Driven by values of responsibility and honesty, he believes in building the economy for the younger generations, dedicating his time and effort “For One, For All” .
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C.T.Ravi's Achievements
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2013
Wins Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections
In the 2013 Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, C. T. Ravi won from Chikkamagaluru Constituency with a margin of 10,000+ Votes despite an anti-BJP wave across the state
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Inducted into the cabinet and made Minister for Higher Education
He as a Minister was given In-charge of Dakshin Kannada, but he also made sure Chikkamagaluru was not left out. He got a New Government Engineering College and Medical College sanctioned for Chikkamagaluru district, along with development projects totalling more than Rs. 800 crores. He has been appointed by Rajnath Singh as Special Invitee to BJP National Executive.
2012
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2008
Wins Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections for the 2nd Time
When Karnataka Legislative Assembly was dissolved in 2007 and Karnataka went to polls in April–May 2008, he was again fielded by BJP from Chikkamagaluru Constituency. His winning stride continued, he again won with a thumping majority. the voters of his constituency blessed him for his untiring efforts to develop the constituency.
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1993
Appointed as the BJP State Secretary
C. T. Ravi has held many posts in BJP Karnataka Unit. he was the BJP Karnataka Yuva Morcha(the party Youth Wing) President and went on to become the State General secretary of the party. He also represented the party in Press Meets as its Spokesperson and is known for his oratory and speaking skills. He is the Youth face of the Bharathiya Janatha Party in Karnataka.
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Wins Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections
In the 2004 Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, Sagir Ahmed lost to C. T. Ravi by a margin of more than 25,000 Votes, thus marking C. T. Ravi's maiden entry to Karnataka Legislature. After this he has never seen back.
2004
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Joins the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)and During this time, BJP mobilised a mass movement against land encroachment and for awareness to ensure drinking water for all.
1989
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1990
Elected Aldoor Hobli Secretary
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Inducted into the Rashtriya Vidyarthi Vokkuta
C.T Ravi became part of the Rashtriya Vidyarthi Okkuta, espousing the causes of fees concession and placement support for financially challenged students. This involvement acquainted him with many BJP leaders and ministers.
1983
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The Vision
C T Ravi’s vision is focussed on the potential in our society today. This potential holds the key to unlocking the powerhouse for tomorrow’s change – a change which can only be for the better.
The vision builds on tapping the talent of our phenomenal human resource, working to its maximum capacity when it comes together as one spirited force dedicated to reclaiming, reviving, rebuilding and restoring the pride of our nation – a nation with plentiful means and happiness “for one, for all”.With this vision, C T Ravi has worked over the years and emerged as a symbol of positive change, development and progress.
" For One, For All" - Our Motto
India wants a society free of discrimination, inequality and dishonesty. Its citizens now demand, from their political representatives, an action-oriented approach in solving the problems they face in today’s world, with visible and tangible results. In simple words, people vote for, and want change.
Coming from the grass-roots and having worked his way up successfully, C T Ravi has proved himself as an able and responsible leader, endearing himself to all who know him. C T Ravi has chosen this field with full responsibility and understanding. In spite of being a family man, he has chosen to re-order his priorities in life, dedicating himself to the service of the nation and its people, driven by his simple yet effective action-based philosophy – “For One, For All”.
This concept emerges from the qualities ingrained in him as a dedicated Swayamsevak of RSS, which guide him in using his position and resources for everyone’s benefit. Serving the society’s deprived calls for extraordinary dedication, purpose and professionalism, and C T Ravi’s “For One, For All” has delivered on all three counts.
Ranging from issues such as Education, Water, Health and Sanitation, to Agriculture, Justice and Women Welfare, this one theme has prevailed and has successfully addressed those areas which need attention in our society today. The theme ensures that each and every member of our society becomes the recipient of all the basic necessities for survival.
In the long run, “For One, For All” is aimed at the overall empowerment of society, and elevating the quality of life. It is developed so as to provide for all and create a sense of inclusion, thus eliminating the inequalities that affect us.
Rebuilding a fragmented society takes tremendous effort, and this is where “For One, For All” proves its effectiveness by bringing about a positive change for all.