The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the alleged sex video involving Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna has summoned both him and his father, MLA H D Revanna, for questioning within 24 hours. The investigation team has also issued a notice to Revanna’s father and JD(S) MLA H D Revanna. The probe into the series of obscene videos circulating in Hassan district of Karnataka, allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna of the Janata Dal (Secular) party, continues to unfold.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has requested a report from the Karnataka Police regarding allegations of sexual abuse involving Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna within three days. The NCW, in a letter to the Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP), condemned the incident and emphasized the need for prompt action to apprehend Revanna, who has fled the country. Revanna was suspended from his party, JD(S), following the allegations, which include the circulation of explicit video clips allegedly involving him and multiple women. Separately, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi asserted that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins the current Lok Sabha elections, it will “tear apart” and “throw away” the Indian Constitution. Gandhi highlighted the importance of the Constitution in protecting the rights of marginalized communities. In other news, a Delhi-based doctor expressed her concerns about Uber’s safety measures after experiencing an accident while traveling with the service. She raised concerns about inexperienced drivers and has decided to boycott the company. Additionally, students from the University of Utah joined pro-Palestinian demonstrations, demanding the institution divest from its Israeli connections. The protests have led to the establishment of nearly 20 tent encampments on campus grounds.
Prajwal Revanna’s driver has claimed that he handed over a pen drive containing ‘sex abuse video clips’ to BJP leader Devaraje Gowda. The driver, Karthik, said that he approached Gowda for help after alleging that his land was taken away and his wife was beaten up. Gowda has denied the allegations and said that neither the JD(S) nor the BJP would release the videos as it would go against the NDA alliance’s candidate. Meanwhile, the JD(S) has suspended its Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna from the party with immediate effect until the SIT completes its investigation into the matter.
Amidst the ongoing blame game over the Prajwal Revanna ‘sex video’ case, a scuffle erupted between Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) workers in Karnataka’s Hubballi. The clash occurred outside a hotel where the JD(S) Core Committee meeting was being held. Police intervened to prevent further escalation. Earlier, JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy had announced Prajwal Revanna’s suspension from the party until the completion of the probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress for inaction despite being in power in the state, while the National Commission for Women sought a report from the Karnataka Police within three days. The Congress has accused the BJP of helping the MP escape from the country, an allegation that the BJP has denied.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party for failing to take action in the sexual abuse case involving Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. Despite having a government in Karnataka, the Congress has not taken any measures to address the allegations. Shah emphasized that the party supports women’s rights and will not tolerate such incidents. He questioned why the state government has not initiated any action and urged Priyanka Gandhi to seek answers from the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.
The Congress and BJP are engaged in a political slugfest over sexual abuse allegations against Prajwal Revanna, the sitting MP and NDA candidate from Karnataka’s Hassan constituency. Revanna, who allegedly appears in explicit videos, has fled the country. The Congress accuses the BJP of protecting him, while the BJP accuses the Congress of playing dirty politics. JD(S) leader and Revanna’s uncle, HD Kumaraswamy, has distanced himself from the matter. The incident has sparked outrage from the Karnataka State Commission for Women, which called it the ‘biggest scandal’ in India.
Prajwal Revanna, an alleged accused of sexual assault video case and the BJP-JD(S) alliance candidate for the Hassan constituency, has been suspended from Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)). The decision was announced by JD(S) core committee president GT Devegowda following a meeting in Hubbali. The JD(S) has welcomed the establishment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the allegations. Karnataka police had earlier registered criminal charges against Prajwal and his father, HD Revanna, based on a complaint by their former house help.
Prajwal Revanna, a Janata Dal (Secular) MP accused of sexual assault, has publicly addressed the sex tapes that have sparked controversy in Karnataka. Revanna had previously sought a gag order to prevent the dissemination of what he described as fake news and morphed videos. However, several videos have been circulating, and local BJP leader G Deveraje Gowda claims to have obtained access to them through Revanna’s former driver. Gowda has reportedly warned of the potential impact of the videos on the BJP-JD(S) alliance in upcoming elections. Revanna, the nephew of former Prime Minister Deve Gowda, is facing charges of sexual harassment, intimidation, and outraging the dignity of a woman.
Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Revanna has denied allegations that his son, Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, is involved in a ‘sex video’ scandal. Revanna claims that the videos being circulated online are four to five years old and part of a conspiracy. JD(S) has suspended Prajwal from the party following allegations of sexual assault. Police have lodged an FIR against HD Revanna in the case. The allegations stem from video clips allegedly showing Prajwal sexually abusing women, which have been circulated on social media. The MP has been booked in a sexual harassment case based on complaints by his former house help. A case has also been registered against his father, HD Revanna.
A series of notable events unfolded on April 29th involving politics, business, and other sectors. Here’s a roundup:
– **Ola Cabs CEO Resigns, Company to Lay Off 10% Employees**: Ola Cabs CEO Hemant Bakshi has reportedly resigned after just four months in the role. The company is also considering a restructuring that could result in layoffs for over 10% of its employees.
– **Big 6 Audit Firms Strengthen Dominance**: Analysis shows that the ‘Big 6′ audit companies – Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, KPMG, MSKA & Associates, and PwC – are handling a growing share of India’s top companies, from 61% in FY23 to 66% in FY24.
– **Prajwal Revanna Suspension**: JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy has announced the suspension of Prajwal Revanna, his nephew and Hassan MP, over allegations of sexual abuse. Revanna is a Lok Sabha poll candidate in the current elections.
– **Cerelac Meets Local Standards**: Nestle India claims that its infant cereal brand Cerelac complies with Indian food norms, with added sugars below the permitted limit.
– **Hope for Gaza Deal**: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed hope that Hamas would accept a generous offer to end Israel’s Gaza offensive in exchange for releasing hostages.
– **India’s UPI Transactions Surge**: India recorded a substantial increase in UPI transactions in FY24, totaling approximately 131 billion with a total value of 200 trillion.
– **Teacher Recruitment Scam**: The Supreme Court has stayed a probe into West Bengal government officials’ involvement in the teacher recruitment scam, ordering the CBI not to take any immediate action.
