Bangalore. Former Prime Minister and JD(S) chief HD Devegowda has given a stern warning to his grandson Prajwal Revanna, who is embroiled in a sex scandal, to surrender or face the wrath of his family. His grandson Revanna is the NDA candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka. He has been accused of sexual harassment by several women. The allegations against 33-year-old Prajwal Revanna, who is facing serious charges of sexual abuse, have created an uproar across the country. The allegations against Revanna include rape, sexual harassment, stripping women and forcibly videographing sexual acts to intimidate the victims.
Deve Gowda wrote in his public letter that ‘I spoke to the media about Prajwal Revanna on May 18. It took me some time to recover from the shock and pain he has caused to me, my entire family, my colleagues, friends and party workers. I have already said that if found guilty, he should be given the harshest punishment under the law. My son and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has been advocating this since the day this allegation came to light.’
Prajwal Revanna reportedly fled to Germany on April 27, a day after polling ended in Hassan. He was contesting re-election from his seat in Hassan. His sudden departure just days before the allegations were made public has raised suspicion. A Blue Corner Notice has been issued by Interpol on the orders of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). An arrest warrant from a special court is currently active.
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However, his letter clearly reflects Gowda’s pain and Revanna’s breach of trust. He recalled the shock and pain caused to his family, colleagues and supporters, and said that if Prajwal is found guilty, he should face the harshest legal punishment. This stance has also been supported by Gowda’s son and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy. Prajwal Revanna is the son of HD Revanna, another son of Gowda.
Tags: HD Dev Gowda, sex scandal, Sexual abuse, Sexual Harassment
FIRST PUBLISHED : May 23, 2024, 19:28 IST