Interpol has issued a Blue Corner Notice for Prajwal Revanna, son of former Karnataka minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Revanna, in connection with a sexual abuse case. The issuance of the notice comes after the arrest of Revanna’s father by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case. The case has sparked a political row amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, with the Congress party calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the issue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public rally in Ayodhya ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has expressed optimism about ‘unexplored opportunities’ in India. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar criticized the Canadian government over its handling of the Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing. Belstar Microfinance has filed a DRHP to raise 1,300 crore through an IPO. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has denied reports of higher pesticide residue levels in herbs and spices. The CBI has issued a Blue corner notice against Prajwal Revanna in a sexual harassment case.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) decision to field Karan Saran, the son of Brij Bhushan Saran, from Kaiserganj in Uttar Pradesh, despite allegations of sexual harassment against the elder Saran. She emphasized that no charges have been proven against Brij Bhushan, and even if he were convicted, his son should not be held responsible. Sitharaman also criticized other parties for giving tickets to individuals with family members facing criminal charges. Regarding the Prajwal Revanna ‘sex video’ case, Sitharaman accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of neglecting the matter for a year. She alleged that the state government prioritized political considerations over women’s safety and is now attempting to blame the BJP after an alliance with Revanna’s party.
The sexual exploitation case involving JD(S) candidate Prajwal Revanna has brought the focus on the NDA alliance in Karnataka. While the alliance partners contend that the Congress is trying to damage the JD(S), leaders believe the partnership will remain intact. The JD(S) has decided to allow Revanna’s family to deal with the legal issues and will not defend him. The BJP has distanced itself from the scandal, with sources indicating a long-term plan to secure Vokkaliga votes. Despite allegations against a former BJP MLA, party sources claim that action against him is unlikely at this time.
A kidnapping case has been registered against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna after a woman went missing in Mysuru district. The victim was reportedly seen being sexually assaulted by the lawmaker in a viral video clip. The complaint alleges that the woman was taken away under the directives of JD(S) MLA HD Revanna to prevent her from testifying against Prajwal.
JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, has been accused of rape and is facing multiple charges related to sexual abuse. The Karnataka Police have filed a rape case against him, making him the sole accused in an FIR. This is the second case against Revanna after he fled the country to Germany following the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the allegations against him.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the alleged sex scandal involving Hassan MP and JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, accusing him of ‘mass rape’ and blaming the BJP for supporting him. Gandhi claimed that BJP leaders were aware of the allegations against Revanna but supported him and formed an alliance with the JD(S). He also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek forgiveness from women and demanded that the accused be arrested promptly.
Prajwal Revanna, the Karnataka MP embroiled in the sex tape case, has sought a seven-day extension to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the matter. Meanwhile, at the residence of HD Revanna, Prajwal’s father, a ‘Havan’ ceremony was conducted. Revanna and his son are facing allegations of sexual harassment, with a case registered against them at Holenarasipura.
Amidst allegations of sexual abuse and illegal video filming involving JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, BJP’s Karnataka State President Vijayendra Yediyurappa has dismissed claims made by fellow BJP leader Devaraje Gowda. Gowda has asserted that he had informed the state BJP about these allegations in a letter, but Yediyurappa has refuted these claims as “patently false.”
Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, is expected to return to India on May 3 or 4, amidst allegations of sexual abuse. Revanna fled the country after the Karnataka government announced an investigation into the charges. The JD(S) has suspended Revanna from the party during the probe, while the SIT has summoned him for questioning.
