Warring BJP factions close ranks over Ravi episode, to take on Cong

WITH Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar and the Congress looking to keep alive the issue of MLC CT Ravi's alleged derogatory statement against her, the BJP is planning to give a fitting reply.

- DEVARAJ B HIREHALLI @ Bengaluru:

State BJP chief BY Vijayendra and the core committee are likely to hold deliberations and chalk out a plan before approaching the high command with regard to the nature of the reply, according to sources.

Vijayendra and state BJP leaders fully backed Ravi, who was allegedly subjected to an ordeal by Belagavi police. Even Ravi, who was miffed when Vijayendra was made the state chief, has given an indication that he is ready to patch up with the latter, sources said.