The scandal involving former Indian Prime Minister Devegowda’s grandson and JD (S) Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna is getting murkier by the day. New details emerge as the CID cracks on the accused and the other suspects involved in the case.
The CID has summoned Prajwal and asked him to be present before it within the next 24 hours.
Karthik, the former driver of Prajwal Revanna alleges that he has videos showing Revanna in sexual acts with multiple women, leading to accusations of sexual abuse.
Multiple protests were going on in the state during the elections involving Malia Morcha demanding strict action against Prajwal.
Pen Drive Handed Over:
The driver, Karthik, claims in the video he gave a pen drive containing these videos to a local BJP leader, Devaraje Gowda, seeking justice after being harassed by the Revanna family.
Political Accusations:
Devaraje Gowda accused Karthik of first sharing the videos with the Congress, but Karthik refuted this, stating he only gave the pen drive to Gowda1.
SIT Investigation:
Following these events, the Karnataka chief minister set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the charges at the request of the Karnataka State Women’s Commission.
The article details the unfolding political drama and the serious allegations made against the JD(S) leader, which have led to his suspension from the party.
Prajwal Revanna, the sitting MP from Hassan, Karnataka, and his family are facing serious allegations of sexual abuse. Here are the key points from their response:
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Suspension Decision:
JD(S) (Janata Dal Secular) has decided to suspend Prajwal Revanna from the party in light of the allegations against him.
The final decision will be made after a core committee meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
HD Kumaraswamy, Prajwal Revanna’s uncle and JD(S) leader, clarified that if the charges against Prajwal are accurate, appropriate legal action should be taken.
The family agrees in action to be taken against him if he is found guilty.
Police Complaint:
The Karnataka Police registered a case against both Prajwal Revanna and his father, HD Revanna, based on a complaint from a woman who worked in their household.
The charges include sexual harassment and criminal intimidation3.
Political Fallout:
The scandal has led to political turmoil, with mounting attacks from the Opposition.
The JD(S) has convened a critical core committee meeting to decide whether to suspend or expel Prajwal and HD Revanna.
SIT Investigation:
The Siddaramaiah government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged sex scandal involving the MP.