The same optimism was expressed by those at Hai Bangalore, the Kannada weekly headed by Ravi Belagere, popular in the region for a tongue-in-cheek, bold rhetoric in his blogs and opinion pieces. While Belagere was unavailable for comment, the chief reporter of the tabloid, Lokesh Koppad, confirmed to 101Reporters that Belagere had heard about the quashing of the reconsideration application last night. “He said he is open to being arrested as he has firm faith in our judicial system. He said that it had now become an ego battle for those in power. They only want to see a journalist behind bars,” said Koppad.