The scandal involving Prajwal Revanna, a JDS MP and NDA candidate, and grandson of former PM HD Deve Gowda, revolves around allegations of sexual assault and the circulation of objectionable videos. The Congress asserts possession of incriminating material on a pen drive, accusing Revanna of assaulting thousands of women and recording illicit videos. In response, Revanna vehemently denies the accusations, filing a complaint alleging that the videos are doctored to defame him ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Prompted by the gravity of the allegations, the Karnataka government swiftly formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the scandal. Revanna’s departure to Germany amid the escalating scandal has heightened public scrutiny and legal actions.
Notable political figures have expressed their views on the matter. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has endorsed the SIT investigation, stressing the need for a comprehensive inquiry into the serious allegations. In contrast, HD Kumaraswamy, a senior JDS leader, has reiterated his party’s commitment to taking women’s complaints seriously while acknowledging the ongoing investigation.
The scandal has also elicited political responses, with Revanna’s NDA ally, the BJP, distancing itself from the controversy and refraining from commenting on the investigation.
Legal maneuvers, including Revanna’s previous legal actions against alleged defamation related to similar accusations, underscore the contentious nature of the case. The involvement of HD Deve Gowda, Revanna’s grandfather, further complicates the unfolding events.
