C T Ravi's 'kitchen' remark reveals organisational fault lines in Karnataka

Party leaders and BJP supporters watching this back-and-forth exchange were both amused and embarrassed

Last week, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary C T Ravi’s comments about ticket distribution in Karnataka caused a hubbub in the poll-bound state. Given that there is just over a month left for elections, Ravi said nominations for the upcoming election would not be decided in people’s kitchens. This was in response to a reported statement by a former chief minister (CM) and Lingayat strongman B S Yediyurappa, that his son B Y Vijayendra would contest from his Shikaripura constituency.

“Nobody will get a ticket because they are somebody’s son. The decision on the ticket will also not