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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has alleged that former Prime Minister and Janata Dal(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda assisted Prajwal Revanna, a Lok Sabha candidate accused of sexual abuse, in fleeing the country. Revanna left India on April 27 for Germany after the government established a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the claims against him. Siddaramaiah asserts that Gowda played a role in Revanna’s departure and questions whether his family was unaware of his decision. The Chief Minister further accuses Revanna’s uncle, H D Kumaraswamy, of attempting to downplay the allegations by making unfounded statements against Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The SIT is actively investigating the case, while Interpol has issued a ‘Blue Corner Notice’ seeking information on Revanna’s location. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that Revanna traveled to Germany on a diplomatic passport without obtaining political clearance for the trip.

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda addressed the sexual abuse allegations against his grandson, MP Prajwal Revanna, and the sexual harassment charges against his son, MLA H.D. Revanna. While expressing no objection to action taken against Prajwal if found guilty, Gowda suggested that the charges against Revanna were fabricated. He declined to comment further due to the subjudice nature of the cases. Gowda’s statement aligns with his son Kumaraswamy’s earlier remark that no one should be spared if found guilty.

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda’s grandson, Prajwal Revanna, has been accused of sexual harassment by his former house help, leading to the filing of an FIR against him and his father, H.D. Revanna. The case has been registered under sections 354A (sexual harassment), 354D (stalking), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 509 (outraging modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code.