Chikkamagaluru, July 28 -- A fresh political and communal controversy erupted in Karnataka on Tuesday after the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) launched a sharp attack on BJP MLC CT Ravi over his controversial remarks on Muslims, warning that he would not be allowed to enter Chikkamagaluru if he continued making what it described as "hate speeches."Addressing a press conference at the Chikkamagaluru Press Club, SDPI leader Ateek accused Ravi of deliberately provoking communal tensions for political gains by repeatedly targeting the Muslim community.

"None of the Mullas are illiterate. CT Ravi is dragging the entire Muslim community into his politics. We will no longer tolerate such hate speech. If he continues making such statement...