Belagavi, March 8 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC CT Ravi took a veiled dig at Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra and said that the party was "bigger" than an individual.

"The party is bigger than an individual. The nation is bigger than the party," Ravi said.

His response came after Vijayendra's supporters held a meeting in Chikkamagaluru, which triggered internal party dynamics.

Ravi was visiting Belagavi for the first time following his release in December last year in connection with the 'derogatory' remarks case to seek the blessing of Goddess Yellamma and Lord Kapileshwar.

Expressing gratitude to the legal fraternity in Belagavi, Ravi acknowledged the support extended by lawyers from Belagavi. He also said that thousands ...