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Sex, crimes and politics:

Mystery about who leaked videos of

former PM’s grandson

Bengaluru Rural MP alleges that HD Kumaraswamy and some BJP leaders were behind

the release of the pen drive in JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna’s sex videos case

OUR BUREAU
Bengaluru/New Delhi
n the middle of national elections, a political row
has erupted in Karnataka over the case pertain-
Iing to JD (S) MP Prajwal Revanna and his “hav-
ing left the country” and gone to Germany. A day
after Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna sought time to
appear before the special investigation team (SIT)
in connection with the alleged ‘obscene video’ case,
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara hinted
at the possibility of an arrest of the JD(S) legislator
if he fails to appear for questioning.
Revanna was booked in an alleged sexual ha-
rassment case on April 28 following complaints by
his former housekeeper. The case has been regis-
tered under sections 354A, 354D, 506, and 509 of
the IPC on charges of sexual harassment, intimida-
tion and outraging the dignity of a woman.
As per the complaint, the victim has claimed
that Prajwal Revanna and his father HD Revanna
had sexually assaulted her. Revanna is the grandson
of party supremo and former Prime Minister HD Congress supporters stage a protest demanding the arrest of Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna over his alleged
Deve Gowda.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote involvement in the sex scandal in Bengaluru (ANI)
to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to
take action to cancel the diplomatic passport of Pra- the victims of the alleged obscene video case amid vance, so he did not openly tell Prajwal to cor-
jwal Revanna, Janata Dal (Secular) MP, who is said the latter’s ongoing electioneering in the state. rect it. Revanna himself has admitted that these
to have flown to Europe after being accused of sex- “I appeal to Amit Shah to visit Hassan and meet videos are four years old. His family members
ually exploiting several women. the victims. Your party only has given a letter, iden- have given statements one by one on this mat-
Also, the Karnataka Home Minister while tify them and please meet them,” Shivakumar said ter, why should anyone else be blamed?” he said.
speaking to the media on Thursday said that a look- while speaking to ANI in Kalaburagi on Thursday. On being asked about Kumaraswamy’s state-
out notice has been issued in the case. “Look out Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is in ment that DK Shivakumar was behind the release
notice has been issued. It has been informed that the state as part of BJP’s election campaigning, on of Prajwal Revanna’s pen drive, the Congress lead-
he (Prajwal Revanna) has to appear before the SIT. Wednesday, met the parents of Neha Hiremath, who er said that Kumaraswamy can’t live without taking
They (HD Revanna and Prajwal Revanna) have to was stabbed to death, in Hubbali and attacked the DK Shivakumar’s name every day.
appear as notice is given. If they don’t appear, they ruling Congress party in the state over the alleged “Is Kumaraswamy’s accusation important here,
will be arrested,” Parmeshwara said. obscene video case during his public rally in Haveri. or is it important to provide protection and justice
“I came to know that notice has been put; I’m But in a shocking allegation, Bengaluru Rural to the more than 500 victims? Every day, they keep
ready to face anything; I’m ready to face SIT,” HD Re- MP DK Suresh on Wednesday said that HD Ku- making statements to cover up their lies. We should
vanna, who is also an accused in the case, said earlier. maraswamy and some Bharatiya Janata Party lead- think about those who have been wronged. Tell me
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ers were behind the release of the pen drive in JD(S) on which issue Kumaraswamy is not criticizing Shi-
written to Prime Minister Modi, requesting him to MP Prajwal Revanna’s sex videos case. vakumar,” he said.
direct the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar Speaking about Prajwal Revanna’s suspension
of Home Affairs to cancel the diplomatic passport residence, Suresh said, “Kumaraswamy and some from the JDS party, DK Suresh said that Jana-
issued to Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna and ensure BJP leaders had information about Prajwal Revan- ta Dal (Secular) is the property of Deve Gowda’s
his return to face the law. na’s pen drive before anyone else. They are trying family. “It is his family’s party. They are suspend-
Meanwhile, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister to blame it on DK Shivakumar to save themselves.” ed whenever they want, and they are admitted
DK Shivakumar on Thursday asked Union Home “His alliance leaders and Kumaraswamy are to the party whenever they want. Janata Dal is
Minister Amit Shah to visit Hassan district and meet involved. Kumaraswamy knew about this in ad- the property of Deve Gowda’s family,” he said.

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