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Karnataka sex scandal: No sight of Prajwal Revanna yet, SIT asks victims to reach police on helpline
As another day elapsed without the special investigation team (SIT) locating Hassan NDA candidate Prajwal Revanna, wanted for alleged sexual assault, police have introduced a helpline for victims to report incidents. Authorities are monitoring all state airports as Revanna has reportedly flown abroad after the second phase of polls
Karnataka sex scandal: Women assaulted by Prajwal flee homes as videos circulate
As the videos of the sex scandal in Karnataka began circulating, the women who were filmed by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna during sexual assaults have begun fleeing their homes. Itis believedthat they women have left their homes over the last ten days as the identities have been exposed through circulating video clips. According to The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Landmark Polling in 93 Lok Sabha Seats; Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Shah Set to Vote in Gandhinagar Voting will be held in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls, with stakes being high for the BJP which had won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, in the last election. Over 1,300 candidates, including around 120 women, are in the fray. Among the bigwigs are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and SP Singh Baghel (Agra). With the BJP bagging Surat unopposed, 25 seats in Prime Minister Modi's home state of Gujarat will go to polls on May 7, besides 11 seats in Maharashtra, 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, the remaining 14 of the 28 in Karnataka, seven in Chhattisgarh, five in Bihar, four each in Assam and West Bengal, and all two in Goa. The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2 seats) and nine seats in Madhya Pradesh, including Betul where elections were deferred, will also go to polls on Tuesday. Over 11 crore people will be eligible to vote in this phase. PM Modi and Shah will cast their vote at booths in Ahmedabad city under the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat. Former Madhya Pradesh chief ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Vidisha) and Digvijaya Singh (Rajgarh) have also returned to the Lok Sabha electoral fray this time. A riveting contest is on in Maharashtra's Baramati between Sharad Pawars daughter Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar, wife of the veteran leaders estranged nephew and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. In Uttar Pradesh, the current phase is important for the Mulayam Singh Yadav family, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav aiming to retain the Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat. Dimple Yadav had won the seat in bypolls following the demise of her father-in-law Mulayam Singh Yadav. Akshaya Yadav, son of Ram Gopal Yadav, the national principal general secretary of SP, will try to reclaim the Firozabad seat, which he had won in 2014. Aditya Yadav, the son of SP national general secretary Shivpal Yadav, is making his electoral debut from the Budaun Lok Sabha seat, which was represented by his cousin Dharmendra Yadav in 2014. The fate of former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai (Haveri) and AIUDF Badruddin Ajmal (Dhubri) will also be decided on May 7. After the third phase, voting will be completed in 283 out of 543 seats in Lok Sabha. The next four phases will be on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. The counting of votes is on June 4. In West Bengal, the four seats going to polls are Muslim-majority. The division of minority votes among the Left-Congress combine and the TMC and the narrative on the Citizenship Amendment Act could shape the outcome in the intense electoral battle in Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur and Murshidabad. The Murshidabad and Jangipur Lok Sabha seats are held by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has renominated its sitting MPs Abu Taher and Bidi baron Khalilur Rehman respectively. The Bharatiya Janata Party has again fielded Khagen Murmu for the Malda Uttar seat against TMC candidate Prasun Banerjee and former Congress MLA Mostaque Alam. In the Malda Dakshin seat, the Congress has fielded Isha Khan Choudhury from the family of ABA Ghani Khan Choudhury. The third phase saw the BJP-led NDA and the INDIA bloc fiercely attacking each other on issues like reservations and sexual harassment charges against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the BJP charge, asking the Congress to give in writing that it will not hand over the quota for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes to Muslims. The Congress and its allies accused the BJP of trying to tamper with the Constitution and do away with reservations. The principal opposition party, which has promised to remove the 50 per cent cap on reservations, also asked the BJP to clear its stance on the issue. The BJP leaders targeted the Congress over wealth redistribution and inheritance tax issues and accused it of pursuing appeasement politics, while the Congress reiterated its commitment to conduct a caste census and economic survey if voted to power. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, BJP had swept all these 14 seats in Karnataka, defeating Congress and JD(S), which were in alliance and ruling the state then. Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have attacked the BJP over allegations of sexual abuse against Prajwal Revanna, Hassan MP and leader of the JD(S) - an ally of the BJP. Hitting back, BJP leader Amit Shah and others questioned why the Congress government in Karnataka delayed the action against Revanna. The JD(S) joined the BJP-led NDA in September last year. Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of former prime minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda and was the JD(S)-BJP alliance candidate from the Hassan seat which went to polls on April 26. Prajwal's father H D Revanna was arrested by Special Investigation Team on Saturday in a kidnapping case linked to sexual abuse allegations against Prajwal, soon after a court here rejected his anticipatory bail plea. In Gujarat, BJP's Mukesh Dalal has already won from Surat unopposed after the nomination of Congress' Nilesh Kumbhani was rejected over irregularities in the signature of proposers and other candidates withdrew. The party had swept all 26 seats in 2019. In Chhattisgarh, the BJP had bagged nine seats and Congress two seats out of the total 11 in 2019. In Assam, the BJP has put up only one candidate in this phase for the Guwahati seat, while its alliance partners AGP are contesting in two - Dhubri and Barpeta - and the UPPL in Kokrajhar. The Congress is fighting in all four seats. The constituencies going to the polls in the third phase in Bihar are Araria, Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Madhepura and Khagaria, all currently held by the NDA.
Inquiry going on, law will take its course: BJP leader BY Raghvendra on Prajwal Revanna's 'obscene video case' Amid the alleged obscene video case involving NDA candidate and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna in Karnataka, BJP leader and candidate from Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat, BY Raghvendra on Monday said that the inquiry is going on adding that the law will take its own course. It's too bad. Law will take its course. Ravenna has already been suspended from his party. Rest his party will take the decision. Revanna's case will not affect the Lok Sabha polls, he said. The BJP leader further expressed confidence in winning around 25-26 seats in Karnataka in the Lok Sabha polls. Hitting out at the Congress government in Karnataka, the BJP leader said the state government has not fulfilled the promises they made before the assembly elections. During Indira Gandhi's time, they got a two-thirds majority in the Parliament. Now they do not even have an opposition leader in the Parliament. This is the condition of Congress. In Karnataka, they did not fulfil the promises they made before the elections. They have no issues and they did not do any work and are only blaming our government and leaders. We will win around 25-26 seats in Karnataka, Raghvendra told ANI. Shivamogga will go to polls in the third phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on May 7. Karnataka has 28 Lok Sabha seats and elections in the state are being held in two phases. Voting for 14 seats concluded on April 26 and the remaining 14 seats will undergo polling on May 7. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4. In 2019, BJP almost swept the state by winning 25 out of 28 seats, while Congress and JD-S -- who were running a coalition government in the state -- could only win one seat each. This time BJP and JD-S are in coalition with the former fighting on 25 seats, while the latter is contesting three seats. (ANI)
Sexual Abuse Allegations: JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna to Surrender to Police Before May 9
Bangalore: JD(S) Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who had left the country amid allegations of sexual abuse against him, is reportedly planning to surrender to the police, according to recent reports.Explicit video clips allegedly involving the 33-year-old Prajwal, the grandson of JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, had surfaced in Hassan recently. Following this, the state government formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the sexual abuse allegations against the MP. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that the government is committed to ensuring Prajwals return for investigation. We believe in the law. Wherever Prajwal Revanna is, we will track him down and ensure his return, added the Karnataka CM.JD(S) Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna is expected to surrender himself to the Karnataka polices Special Investigation Team, following the advice of his father, HD Revanna.According to a report, the Karnataka police expects Prajwal to arrive in Bengaluru early Monday morning to surrender before the team investigating the case. Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara mentioned that a Blue Corner notice has been issued against Prajwal Revanna, and the Interpols assistance is being sought to bring him back to India. A Blue Corner Notice is issued by the international police cooperation body to collect additional information from its member countries about a persons identity, location, or activities related to a crime. A Blue Corner notice has already been issued. Interpol will inform all countries and locate him, Parameshwara told reporters.JDS leader and Prajwals father, HD Revanna, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting several women, after a court denied him relief in a kidnapping case filed against him. He has been remanded to police custody until May 8 by a Bengaluru court. ED Seizes 14 Crore Worth of Gold from Cyber Fraudster's Locker Massive Cash Haul Unearthed in Ranchi: Over 30 Crore Recovered in Money Laundering Case RLD's Malook Nagar Condemns Farooq Abdullah's Alleged Pro-Pakistan Remarks
Several sexual assault victims disappear from homes in Hassan as Prajwal Revanna's videos circulate
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the case against JD(S) MLA H D Revanna conducted a spot inspection at his residence in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. Revanna's lawyer, Gopal, was summoned in the absence of the Revanna family. Two days earlier, the SIT had inspected Revanna's house in Holenarasipura, Hassan district. Revanna faces two cases, one involving the molestation of a cook, with his son Prajwal also accused, and another concerning the alleged kidnapping and confinement of a woman.
Abduction case: SIT conducts spot inspection at H D Revanna's residence in Bengaluru
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the case against JD(S) MLA H D Revanna conducted a spot inspection at his residence in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru. Revanna's lawyer, Gopal, was summoned in the absence of the Revanna family. Two days earlier, the SIT had inspected Revanna's house in Holenarasipura, Hassan district. Revanna faces two cases, one involving the molestation of a cook, with his son Prajwal also accused, and another concerning the alleged kidnapping and confinement of a woman.
Abduction case: SIT conducts spot inspection at Revanna's residence in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team probing the case against JD(S) MLA H D Revanna in connection with the alleged kidnapping and illegal confining of a woman carried out a spot inspection at his residence at Basavanagudi in Bengaluru on Monday. In the absence of the Revanna family, the SIT team summoned his lawyer, Gopal, for the spot inspection. Two days ago, the SIT had inspected the MLA's house at Holenarasipura in Hassan district. Revanna, son of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, is facing two cases. One pertains to the molestation of the cook in which Revanna's son Prajwal is also an accused. The second one is a kidnapping case registered on May 2. The victim's son charged that Revanna's aide Sathish Babanna took his mother on a bike on April 29 and put her in an illegal confinement after videos surfaced showing Prajwal allegedly tied and raped her. The woman has been rescued. The police team is going around the places where she was allegedly sexually brutalised. Many explicit videos and photographs of several women have surfaced who were allegedly raped, molested and filmed by Prajwal. The SIT took the two complainants to various locations where the rape and molestation took place. Meanwhile, Revanna's lawyer Gopal alleged that the SIT team did not let him inside the JD(S) leader's Basavanagudi house. He charged that he was given notice for the spot inspection but the SIT did not allow him inside. I am not allowed inside though I should have been present there. Illegal things are going on. I am not against spot inspection. When the SIT served me a notice to be present here, why I was kept outside? Did I say that I will not cooperate? Gopal sought to know. Stating that a list of seized items has to be provided, he wondered whom the SIT will hand over to. Shouldn't you (SIT) provide it to the person authorised for spot inspection? The SIT is doing it in a one-sided manner. They are doing it keeping the process away from my glare, the lawyer said. Meanwhile, security personnel are on the alert at the Kempegowda International Airport anticipating the arrival of Prajwal from abroad. A Blue Corner Notice has also been issued against him. A Blue Corner Notice is issued by the international police cooperation body to collect additional information from its member countries about a person's identity, location or activities in relation
Shravanabelagola MLA C.N. Balakrishna said the JD(S) had requested the SP to entrust some policemen to keep a tab on the developments in the case
NIA Court Affixes Notices At Residences Of 5 Absconders In J&Ks Bandipora
Bandipora, May 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Jammu and Kashmirs Bandipora district issued five notices against absconders, police said on Monday. They said that the notices of the NIA court were affixed on the outdoors of the residential houses of the absconders. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Honble Designated Court(NIA) Bandipora has issued five notices U/S 82 CRPC against absconders namely 01. Mohd Umar Mir S/o Gh Hassan R/o Brathkalan Sopore. 02. Hashir Rafiq Parray [] The post NIA Court Affixes Notices At Residences Of 5 Absconders In J&Ks Bandipora appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Prajwal Revanna Case: SIT Announces Helpline for Sexual Abuse Victims
Bengaluru : The Special Investigation Team probing the alleged sexual harassment of women byHassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has come out with a helpline number for the victims to approach them. SIT chief and Additional Director General of Police B K Singh said in a statement the victims can call 6360938947. Singh said the victims need not have to visit the SIT office as the team would personally approach them to offer them relief. The SIT also warned people at large not to share the videos showing women being sexually assaulted and molested allegedly by Revanna on social media or personal messenger applications. It is easy to trace people sharing these videos on messenger services, so action will be taken against such individuals, Singh said. He also noted that sharing such videos would damage the reputation and honour of victims. Prajwal is seeking re-election from Hassan as an JD(S)-BJP alliance candidate. The constituency went for polls on April 26. JD(S) joined the BJP-led NDA in September last year. Prajwal reportedly left the country on April 27, a day after the polling, and a blue corner notice has been issued against him. While rape and molestation cases have been registered against Prajwal, his father and MLA H D Revanna has been arrested and remanded to police custody for kidnapping a woman allegedly sexually assaulted by the 33-year-old MP.
Karnataka Sex Tape Case: New Helpline Launched for Victims Amidst Allegations
New Helpline Launched for Victims in Karnataka Sex Tape Case -In a bid to support victims of alleged sexual harassment, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) handling the case involving Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has introduced a helpline. Victims can now reach out to the team at 6360938947, as stated by SIT chief and Additional Director General of Police B K Singh. Singh assured that victims need not visit the SIT office personally, as the team will reach out to provide assistance directly. Additionally, the SIT cautioned against sharing any videos depicting the alleged sexual assaults on social media or messaging platforms. Singh emphasized that sharing such content could lead to legal consequences as it tarnishes the reputation and dignity of the victims. Prajwal, who is seeking re-election from Hassan with the JD(S)-BJP alliance, left the country on April 27, a day after polling. A blue corner notice has been issued against him. Despite facing allegations of rape and molestation, Prajwal's father, MLA H D Revanna, has been taken into police custody for allegedly kidnapping a woman involved in the case. The incident has sparked widespread concern and condemnation, with many expressing outrage over the alleged crimes. The collaboration between political parties in the constituency has also come under scrutiny in light of these allegations. As investigations continue and legal proceedings unfold, there is a growing call for accountability and justice to be served for the victims. Karnataka: Saddam Hussein raped a Dalit girl and made her pregnant, then stabbed an inspector and a constable New Rape and Kidnapping Cases Filed Against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna and HD Revanna in Sex Tapes Scandal Alleged BJP Video Portraying SC/ST/OBC Communities Raises Uproar: Congress Lodges Complaint
SIT announces helpline for victims in Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case
BENGALURU: The Special Investigation Team probing the alleged sexual harassment of women by Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has come out with a helpline number for the victims to approach them. SIT chief and Additional Director General of Police B K Singh said in a statement the victims can call 6360938947. Singh said the victims need not have to visit the SIT office as the team would personally approach them to offer them relief. The SIT also warned people at large not to share the videos showing women being sexually assaulted and molested allegedly by Revanna on social media or personal messenger applications. It is easy to trace people sharing these videos on messenger services, so action will be taken against such individuals, Singh said. He also noted that sharing such videos would damage the reputation and honour of victims. Prajwal was to arrive from Dubai? SIT draws a blank Prajwal is seeking re-election from Hassan as an JD(S)-BJP alliance candidate. The constituency went for polls on April 26. JD(S) joined the BJP-led NDA in September last year. Prajwal reportedly left the country on April 27, a day after the polling, and a blue corner notice has been issued against him. While rape and molestation cases have been registered against Prajwal, his father and MLA H D Revanna has been arrested and remanded to police custody for kidnapping a woman allegedly sexually assaulted by the 33-year-old MP. Prajwal Revanna case: Karnataka government to give financial assistance to rape victims
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SIT announces helpline for sexual abuse victims
SIT announces helpline for sexual abuse victims The Special Investigation Team probing the alleged sexual harassment of women by Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has come out with a helpline number for the victims to approach them. SIT chief and Additional Director General of Police B K Singh said in a statement the victims can call 6360938947. Singh said the victims need not have to visit the SIT office as the team would personally approach them to offer them relief. The SIT also warned people at large not to share the videos showing women being sexually assaulted and molested allegedly by Revanna on social media or personal messenger applications. ''It is easy to trace people sharing these videos on messenger services, so action will be taken against such individuals,'' Singh said. He also noted that sharing such videos would damage the reputation and honour of victims. Prajwal is seeking re-election from Hassan as an JD(S)-BJP alliance candidate. The constituency went for polls on April 26. JD(S) joined the BJP-led NDA in September last year. Prajwal reportedly left the country on April 27, a day after the polling, and a blue corner notice has been issued against him. While rape and molestation cases have been registered against Prajwal, his father and MLA H D Revanna has been arrested and remanded to police custody for kidnapping a woman allegedly sexually assaulted by the 33-year-old MP.
The allegations against Prajwal, grandson of HD Deve Gowda, come amidst his bid for re-election as the sitting MP from Hassan
SIT issues Blue Corner Notice against Prajwal
BENGALURU: Sharing updates on the investigation into the alleged sexual crimes involving Hassan JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Sunday said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a Blue Corner Notice against the current BJP-JDS alliance Hassan Lok Sabha candidate, who is the accused No. 2 in the alleged sex scandal. The SIT is expected to take the help of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to know Prajwals whereabouts, and to zero in on him. Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said that he does not know where Prajwal is, however, the SIT officers will be aware, since they are tracking his movements. I cannot reveal details like an SIT spokesperson, he said, reiterating that the SIT has already issued a Blue Corner Notice, and the search would proceed through INTERPOL help. Sharing more details about the Blue Corner Notice issued against Prajwal, the home minister informed: The SIT is coordinating with other countries in order to expand the search for Prajwal. The investigators will take a call on bringing him back. Further, Parameshwara said that the arrest of former minister and JDS MLA HD Revanna might have hurt JDS workers and leaders. However, one should not politicise the matter, and the SIT has done its job. If it had not arrested (Revanna), one might have alleged that the investigators are failing in their duty. We have instructed the SIT to work according to the law, he said. Speaking about action against Revanna, the minister said he will be produced before a magistrate, and the procedures will be carried out in accordance with the law. What is Blue Corner Notice? One of INTERPOLs most important functions is to help police in its member countries share critical crime-related information using its system of international notices. Police can use INTERPOL notices to alert law enforcement in other countries of potential threats, or to ask for assistance in solving crimes. Accordingly, a Blue Corner Notice helps - To locate, identify or obtain information on a person of interest in a criminal investigation. Source: INTERPOL Nikhil, HDK to visit Hassan to pep up party workers Bengaluru: Hassan JDS MP Prajwal Revannas alleged sex scandal has appeared to widen the rift between the families of the two brothers -- former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and Holenarsipura MLA HD Revanna, who was arrested on Saturday. Close on the heels of Kumaraswamy claiming that the two families are separate, his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy issued a similar statement. I have nothing to do with Hassan. I hardly set foot in Hassan, and if I go, its only for the Hasanamba festival. I have no contact with the Hassan MP, he told the media, without even mentioning Prajwals name. Nikhil said JDS workers felt let down by the scandal, and he and his father would soon visit Hassan and boost their morale. Nikhil claimed he did not dare watch the sleazy videos, allegedly shot by Prajwal, and felt the case was sending the wrong message to the people of the state. Especially when former PM Deve Gowdas life is an open book. Everyone knows how grandma Chennamma lived, and is a big inspiration for us. They have shown how a married couple should live together. Our grandmother is in great pain and worried how it will affect Deve Gowda, he remarked. He also rued that those who had released the pen drive had not blurred the faces of the victims, to keep their dignity intact.
Prajwal was to arrive from Dubai? SIT draws a blank
BENGALURU: Based on strong tip-offs indicating that Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is wanted in sexual harassment cases, might arrive in Bengaluru from Dubai, the officials of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed to probe the case, camped at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru for hours on Sunday before returning empty-handed. Police sources said the SIT received credible information that the Janata Dal (Secular) MP would arrive anytime on Sunday and the SIT officials were all prepared to take him into custody as soon as he landed at the airport. It is learnt that the investigation agency got strong leads that the MP, who was believed to be in Germany, kept changing places and had moved to Dubai, from where he had booked a flight to Bengaluru. JD(S) leader HD Revanna detained in kidnapping case after court rejects anticipatory bail Following the information, a team of SIT officials arrived at KIA and camped there from 1 pm on Sunday. The police officials were monitoring the status of the flight, in which the MP had purportedly booked a seat. But there was no sign of the MP alighting even after the said flight landed. After waiting for hours, the SIT officials left the airport in the night. Though Bengaluru has direct flights from Dubai, the SIT had alerted immigration officials at other airports across the country to keep track of arrivals from the Gulf. There was also suspicion that he could opt for another flight and land at some other airport at the last moment. That was the reason this step was taken, an official explained. Though most members of the SIT returned, some officials are still stationed at the airport to check on later arrivals from Dubai. Since the MP is still on the run, the SIT has continued their probe to find out where he is. Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara confirmed that the SIT had sought the assistance of the Interpol, through which a Blue Corner Notice was issued against Prajwal Revanna on Sunday.
Congress swindled over Rs 25k crore meant for SC, ST welfare, says BS Yediyurappa
SHIVAMOGGA: Former chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday accused the Congress of swindling funds kept for the welfare of backward communities, reiterating, The Congress has swallowed Rs 25,396 crore worth of funds meant for the welfare of SC and ST communities. Yediyurappa also charged that there are three factions within the Karnataka Congress -- led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, and KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The Lingayat strongman told reporters here that the Grand Old Party will bite the dust in the polls, thanks to the in-fighting between its various factions. He further claimed that former AICC president Rahul Gandhi chose to contest from Rae Bareli, after staring at defeat in Wayanad, further asserting that the latter will be defeated in both Wayanad and Rae Bareli this time around. Rahul is migrating from one place to another due to the fear of losing in Wayanad. Firts, he fled to Wayanad, after he was getting defeated in Amethi in 2019. This time, he realised that he will not win there, and hence, chose to contest from Rae Bareli. Rahul will be defeated there as well, he mentioned. Calling former AICC president Sonia Gandhi as Maharani (queen), Yediyurappa said Sonia vacated her constituency for her son and became a Rajya Sabha member. Sonias dream to ensure Rahuls victory will be shattered this time. The BJP will win from Rae Bareli, he said. The former CM said the Congress guarantees will not work in its favour. The people will believe only in Modis Guarantee. Reacting to the allegations of rape against Hassan NDA candidate Prajwal Revanna, Yediyurappa said it will not have any impact on the BJP-JDS alliances winning prospects, and that the alliance is intact. Yediyurappa alleged that the Congress lacks a bankable leadership and its government has not achieved anything to seek votes based on the same. It is only misleading the people over Central grants. We are facing this election based on the 10 years of achievements of PM Narendra Modi. But the Congress is facing this election on lies. Yediyurappa also stated that the Congress is indulging in the politics of polarisation. The law and order situation in the state is unstable, he added.
Karnataka Sex Scandal: Prajwal Revanna Likely To Surrender To Cops On Father's Advice
The Hassan MP faces charges in two cases, for allegedly sexually harassing a former domestic helper and for allegedly repeatedly raping a former panchayat member
Kerala: Fronts stage anti-communal campaigns, Vadakara polariser still behind curtains
KOZHIKODE: More than a week after a high-octane Lok Sabha election campaign, rival fronts continue to camp in Vadakara, with no end in sight to allegations and counter-allegations. The major accusation both LDF and UDF make is the adoption of communal polarisation as a strategy to win votes. And now, the two fronts are organising anti-communal campaigns in Vadakara to expose the communal aspects of each other. DYFI has already organised a rally in the town, in which the CPM youth outfits national president A A Rahim called Shafi Parambil, the UDF candidate in the constituency, the biggest political poison Kerala has ever witnessed. Vadakara's electoral battle intensifies as Shafi's campaign challenges Shailaja's dominance The communal polarisation controversy erupted in Vadakara on April 25, the poll eve. A screenshot of Nedumbrammanna Youth League WhatsApp group surfaced on social media, which allegedly had a message from an MSF leader asking to vote for a Dheeni candidate and calling K K Shailaja -- the LDF candidate -- a kafir. Thereafter, the two fronts have been engaged in a bitter political fight, accusing each other of spreading communal hatred. While UDF claimed the CPM forged the screenshot, LDF alleged that UDF exploited the religious identity of their candidate, Shafi, to win over voters. Conversely, UDF alleged the CPM aims to take society backwards with its communal agenda. A day after the election, the UDF leadership announced plans for an awareness campaign in Vadakara to combat communal polarisation. However, it was the DYFI that organised the first rally in the town. Inaugurating the Youth Alert march on May 3, Rahim criticised the Congress-led campaign in the constituency, accusing it of propagating communal animosity. LDF also announced their Public Resistance campaign subsequently. In response, Congress state president-in-charge M M Hassan has declared a protest meeting in Vadakara on May 11 against CPMs alleged hate campaign targeting Shafi. Meanwhile, LDF convener E P Jayarajan, through a social media post, termed UDFs decision to campaign against communalism in Vadakara ridiculous. When it became clear that LDF was making huge inroads in the constituency during the campaign, UDF released its communal card. This campaign, which was backed by organisations such as Jamaat-e-Islami, also caused deep concern among a large section of secular-democrats within the Congress. There was resentment even within a section of the Muslim League, Jayarajan posted. However, Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil told TNIE that the CPM is defending their own communal tactics by organising the anti-communal rallies. This is not the first time they are trying to create communal polarisation in Vadakara. The murders of Fazal and T P Chandrasekharan are prime examples of that. CPM killed Fazal and TP and tried to blame other parties. They are following the technique even now. They created a fake screenshot to spread communal hatred in Vadakara. And now they are organising rallies against communalism. The CPM cannot deceive the people of Vadakara through their rallies, Rahul said. Meanwhile, the people continue to be befuddled as to who the real culprits behind the communal campaigns in the constituency are. Political parties are accusing each other and they are conducting rallies against communal polarisation. But we still dont know who the black sheep here are. All these political parties should remember one thing, that communal polarisation is not the way to gain votes, said Muhammed Jazim, a Vadakara resident.
BJP and Congress Spar in Crucial Third Phase of Lok Sabha Elections
New Delhi: The high-octane campaign for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections that saw the BJP-led NDA and the I.N.D.IA. bloc attacking each other on issues like reservations and sexual harassment charges against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna concluded on Sunday in 92 seats spread over 11 states and Union Territories. The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led the BJP charge, asking the Congress to give in writing that it will not hand over the quota for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes to Muslims. The Congress and its allies accused the BJP of trying to tamper with the Constitution and do away with reservations. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge along with party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra focused on issues of social justice, unemployment, injustice to farmers and alleged favourable treatment to select businessmen. Over 1,300 candidates, including around 120 women, are in the fray. Among the bigwigs are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and SP Singh Baghel (Agra). The fate of former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai (Haveri) and Badruddin Ajmal (Dhubri) will also bedecided on May 7. Several members of Mulayam Singh Yadavs family are also contesting in this phase in Uttar Pradesh. The Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2 seats) will also go to polls in the third phase while the election in the Anatnag-Rajouri seat has been put off to the sixth phase due to logistic reasons. In Maharashtra, where 11 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats will go to polls, a riveting contest is on in Baramati between Sharad Pawars daughter Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar, wife of the veteran leader's estranged nephew and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. In Madhya Pradesh, four-time chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Congress veteran Digvijay Singh are seeking election from Vidisha, Guna and Rajgarh seats respectively. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday reiterated that the BJP is going to win all the 11 Lok Sabha seats in the state. He said, This time, it will be 11 out of 11 in Chhattisgarh. I can say it confidently based on the feedback received from across the state. Meanwhile, in the Congress-ruled Karnataka which changed the campaigning track with the Hassan sex scandal, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah exuded confidence in the partys prospects and said, In the first phase of the election for 14 constituencies, our information and inputs from local workers indicate a potential win of 8-9 seats. Looking ahead to the second phase on May 7, we anticipate securing more than 10 seats. In total, we are poised to clinch at least 20 seats in the state.
Surjewala Accuses Modi, JD(S) of Protecting Alleged Rapist
Belagavi: AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala blamed Narendra Modi and JD(S) leaders for protecting a 'mass rapist.' During a press conference, Surjewala posed ten questions to the Prime Minister on the issue related to Prajwal Revanna. Why did the Prime Minister and BJP leaders ally with the Janata Dal (Secular) despite being aware of serious allegations against their candidate? When Modi and Shah received a letter from a BJP leader raising concerns, why did they proceed with the alliance and why was Prajwal made a candidate? Surjewala questioned. He further questioned Modi's public endorsement of Prajwal Revanna during an event in Hassan, despite being aware of the allegations against him. Why did Modi openly support Prajwal, stating his victory would strengthen him while remaining silent on the accusations? Surjewala queried. Surjewala also raised concerns about the Central government's awareness of Prajwal's alleged attempt to flee the country. Despite requests from the SIT to the CBI and the Modi government for Prajwal's return, why have they not taken action? CM Siddaramaiah also urged the PM to cancel Prajwal's diplomatic passport, but why hasn't this been done? Our SIT wanted the CBI to take measures to issue a blue corner notice to Prajwal. Why hasn't Modi acted upon it? Whose responsibility is it to bring back someone fleeing the country? Surjewala demanded answers. Accusing the BJP of attempting to alter the constitution, Surjewala cited remarks from several BJP candidates and leaders. I challenge Modi through the media to withdraw the candidature of those advocating constitutional changes and expel Anant Kumar Hegde, he asserted. Surjewala further elaborated on various BJP initiatives aimed at undermining the constitution and eliminating reservations.
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Prajwal Revanna case: Karnataka government to give financial assistance to rape victims
BELAGAVI: The state government will give financial assistance to victims of alleged sexual assault by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, said AICC general secretary RS Surjewala in Belagavi on Sunday. Surjewala said it has been the worst and rare case that happened for the first time in the country and thousands of women suffered the worst abuse. Addressing a press conference in Belagavi on Sunday, Surjewala said, Rahul Gandhi has written to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah stating that a psychic individual (Prawal Revanna) who committed heinous crimes, has allegedly raped an elderly aged 68 years and also did the videos of raping thousands of women of different ages. In this case, a woman has also been allegedly kidnapped by the accused's family. Rahul Gandhi demanded a thorough investigation into the case. Surjewala also hit out at the Narendra Modi government, stating that Modi and Janata Dal (S) leaders were giving protection to a mass rapist. Surjewala also questioned why did the BJP remain silent and continued with the alliance with the JD(S) despite being aware of Prajwal Revanna's heinous crimes. Despite knowing about Prajwal Revanna's involvement in this case, the BJP-JDS leaders decided to field him as their candidate in the Lok Sabha election, charged Surjewala, adding that why did Modi go to Hassan for election campaign and held and raised the hand of Prajwal Revanna in the rally saying that Prajwal Revanna ki jeeth se Modi ko takath milegi. Surjewala also questioned as to whether Modi and Shah were not aware of Prajwal Revanna running away from the country. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah wrote to the PM to cancel the diplomatic passport issued to Prajwal Revanna and also appealed to the CBI to issue a blue corner notice to know the whereabouts of Prajwal, said Surjewala, adding that it was the duty of the Centre to bring back an individual who committed heinous crime and ran away from the country.
Prajwal Revanna Faces Blue Corner Notice; Congress Demands PM's Response
Prajwal Revanna Faces Blue Corner Notice; Congress Demands PM's Response The Karnataka government on Sunday said a Blue Corner Notice has been issued against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, facing sexual abuse allegations, while his MLA father was remanded to custody in a related case. The Congress party kept up the attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the matter, asking him to break his 'silence' on the issue in which the BJP's alliance party leader is accused. The Congress-led Karnataka government announced financial assistance to those were allegedly sexually assaulted by Prajwal. ''Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced financial assistance to the rape victims who are in hundreds, since it is a unique case which has never happened in the last 75 years,'' Congress general secretary and the party's Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala said at a press conference in the presence of the state CM, in Bengaluru. With Prajwal stated to have left the country, a Blue Corner notice has been issued against him and the Interpol's help is being taken to bring the NDA's Hassan Lok Sabha candidate back to India, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said. A Blue Corner Notice is issued by the international police cooperation body to collect additional information from its member countries about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a crime. ''Already Blue Corner notice has been issued. The Interpol will inform all the countries and locate him,'' Parameshwara told reporters. Explicit video clips allegedly involving the 33-year-old Prajwal, grandson of JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, had started making the rounds in Hassan in recent days, following which the state government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the sexual abuse allegations against the MP. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Prajwal's father and JD(S) MLA, HD Revanna was remanded to police custody till May 8 by a Bengaluru court in connection with a case of alleged kidnapping and illegal confining of a woman. Revanna was arrested on Saturday by the SIT after his bail plea was rejected in the case related to kidnapping and illegally confining a woman who is the mother of three children. Police had also arrested one Sathish Babanna in connection with the abduction and secured the victim from a farmhouse. The FIR was registered against the 66-year-old Revanna based on a complaint by the woman's son on Thursday. After his medical examination at the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital here, the former minister was produced before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, who remanded him to the custody of the SIT. The SIT was formed by the Karnataka government on the recommendation of the Karnataka State Commission for Women chief Nagalakshmi Chowdhary after a huge cache of explicit videos of Prajwal, allegedly sexually abusing women, became public. There are three FIRs registered in connection with the sexual abuse allegations, involving the father and son, in total. In the first case in Holenarasipura, the cook and relative of the Revannas complained that the two had molested her. In the second complaint at CID Bengaluru, a JD(S) leader accused Prajwal of raping her at gunpoint, videographing the incident and then blackmailing her. The third complaint is against H D Revanna pertaining to the abduction and illegal detention of a woman. Before being produced before the magistrate, Revanna claimed there is no evidence of his involvement. ''There are no evidences pertaining to the May 2 complaint. It's a big political conspiracy... A conspiracy was hatched against me,'' Revanna told reporters at the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, where he was taken for a medical checkup. The Congress on Sunday once again targeted PM over the issue and asserted that its women's wing will keep raising its voice until Prajwal is brought back to India to face the law. All India Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba slammed Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani and National Women Commission Chairperson Rekha Sharma for being silent on the case. ''Today half the population of the country is demanding that Smriti Irani and Rekha Sharma break their silence,'' she said at a press conference at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has also expressed concern over the matter and former party chief Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to the Karnataka chief minister, asking for strict action, Lamba said. ''Prime Minister, break your silence. Until PM Modi brings Prajwal Revanna from Germany and hands him over to the Karnataka government, Mahila Congress will raise its voice from every corner of the country. Not only us, half the population of the country (women) will ask you questions,'' she said. ''Mahila Congress will 'gherao' PM Modi everywhere, because we are not afraid of your power and police machinery,'' she said.
Interpols help sought to bring back Prajwal facing sexual assault allegations
Bengaluru, May 5 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara disclosed on Sunday that a Blue Corner notice has been issued and Interpols assistance sought to repatriate Prajwal Revanna, the NDA candidate for the Hassan Lok Sabha seat. Prajwal is currently facing accusations of sexual harassment. A Blue Corner Notice, issued by the international police cooperation... The post Interpols help sought to bring back Prajwal facing sexual assault allegations first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
SIT Opens Helpline To Aid Sexually Harassed Victims Of Hassan
Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Criminal Investigation Department on Sunday stated to have opened an helpline number 6360938947 for the convenience of sexual harassed victims with reference to Hassan district and asked victims or complinants, if any, to come forward and file their complaints to the SIT investigating the allegations of series of sexual exploitation complaints allegedly by Hassan Janata Dal Secular (JDS) Lok Sabha member Prajwal Revanna and his father and JDS MLA H.D. Revanna. A press note from SIT on Sunday stated that during the investigations it has come to the notice of the sleuths of SIT that several women have been victims of the alleged sexual exploitation and appealed to victims or complinants to file their complaints, if any. SIT assured the victims that their names among details will be kept confidential besides, suitable protection to them and also legal help. Meanwhile, Minister for Home Dr G Parameshwar told reporters in Bengaluru that a 'blue corner' notice has been issued against Prajwal Revanna who had fled the country after video clips of his alleged involvement in a series of sexual exploitation of women were circulated in public. The Home Minister SIT sleuths have sought the assistance of Interpol officials to locate 'missing' Prajwal. The SIT sleuths will follow all procedures to secure Prajwal and that the State Government will provide all support in its investigation. Prajwal has been missing since April 26 when voting for the first phase of polling for 14 Lok Sabha seats ended. Prajwal contested Hassan Lok Sabha seat as Bharatiya Janata Party and JDS consensus nominee. SIT sleuths have served notice on Prajwal Revanna asking to appear before the investigating officer but he has sought a weeks time to appear before the SIT. It is speculated that Prajwal has fled to Germany on a diplomatic passport.
Abduction case: JD(S) leader HD Revanna remanded to police custody till May 8
BENGALURU: JD(S) leader and party MLA H D Revanna was remanded to police custody till May 8 by a city court on Sunday in connection with a case of alleged kidnapping and illegal confining of a woman. Revanna, who is the son of former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda, was arrested on Saturday by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) after his bail plea was rejected in a case related to kidnapping and illegally confining a woman who is the mother of three children. The FIR was registered against 66-year-old Revanna based on a complaint by the woman's son on Thursday. After his medical examination at the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital here, the former minister was produced before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, who remanded him to the custody of the SIT. The SIT was formed by the Karnataka government on the recommendation of the Karnataka State Commission for Women chief Nagalakshmi Chowdhary after a huge cache of explicit videos of Revanna's son, JD(S) MP from Hassan Prajwal Revanna became public. Prajwal Revanna (33), who is the BJP-JD(S) Hassan Lok Sabha candidate, faces rape and molestation charges. In the complaint of abduction against H D Revanna to the K R Nagar police, the 20-year-old son of the victim had alleged that the MLA's close aide Sathish Babanna had taken his mother away on a motorcycle on April 29, stating that JD(S) leader wanted to see her. The complainant stated that Babanna told him that if his mother opened her mouth before the police, she and her family members would be arrested. Later, the 20-year-old complainant got to know from a friend and relative that his mother was among the women in the cache of videos that has gone public, and that it showed her being tied up and raped allegedly by Prajwal. As he expressed fear that his mother was in danger, police arrested Sathish Babanna and secured the victim from a farmhouse. There are three FIRs registered in connection the sexual abuse allegations, involving the father and son, in total. In the first case in Holenarasipura, the cook and relative of the Revannas complained that H D Revanna and his son Prajwal had molested her. In the second complaint at CID Bengaluru, a JD(S) leader accused Prajwal of raping her at gunpoint, videographing the incident and then blackmailing her. The third complaint is against HD Revanna pertaining to the abduction and illegal detention of a woman. Before being produced before the magistrate, Revanna claimed there is no evidence of his involvement in the case based on the complaint against him registered on May 2. There are no evidences pertaining to the May 2 complaint. It's a big political conspiracy. A conspiracy was hatched against me, Revanna told reporters at the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, where he was taken for a medical checkup. He also said that there is no stain in his 40 years of political career. Prajwal is abroad and a blue corner notice has been issued against him, according to the Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara. A Blue Corner notice has been issued and Interpol's help is being taken to bring Prajwal back to India, the minister said. A Blue Corner Notice is issued by the international police cooperation body to collect additional information from its member countries about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a crime.
JD(S) Leader H D Revanna Remanded to Police Custody for Alleged Abduction
JD(S) Leader H D Revanna Remanded to Police Custody for Alleged Abduction Senior JD(S) leader and party MLA H D Revanna was remanded to police custody till May 8 by a city court on Sunday in connection with a case of alleged kidnapping and illegal confining of a woman. Revanna, who is the son of former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda, was arrested on Saturday by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) after his bail plea was rejected in a case related to kidnapping and illegally confining a woman who is the mother of three children. The FIR was registered against 66-year-old Revanna based on a complaint by the woman's son on Thursday. After his medical examination at the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital here, the former minister was produced before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, who remanded him to the custody of the SIT. The SIT was formed by the Karnataka government on the recommendation of the Karnataka State Commission for Women chief Nagalakshmi Chowdhary after a huge cache of explicit videos of Revanna's son, JD(S) MP from Hassan Prajwal Revanna became public. Prajwal Revanna (33), who is the BJP-JD(S) Hassan Lok Sabha candidate, faces rape and molestation charges. In the complaint of abduction against H D Revanna to the K R Nagar police, the 20-year-old son of the victim had alleged that the MLA's close aide Sathish Babanna had taken his mother away on a motorcycle on April 29, stating that JD(S) leader wanted to see her. The complainant stated that Babanna told him that if his mother ''opened her mouth before the police'', she and her family members would be arrested. Later, the 20-year-old complainant got to know from a friend and relative that his mother was among the women in the cache of videos that has gone public, and that it showed her being tied up and raped allegedly by Prajwal. As he expressed fear that his mother was in danger, police arrested Sathish Babanna and secured the victim from a farmhouse. There are three FIRs registered in connection the sexual abuse allegations, involving the father and son, in total. In the first case in Holenarasipura, the cook and relative of the Revannas complained that H D Revanna and his son Prajwal had molested her. In the second complaint at CID Bengaluru, a JD(S) leader accused Prajwal of raping her at gunpoint, videographing the incident and then blackmailing her. The third complaint is against HD Revanna pertaining to the abduction and illegal detention of a woman. Before being produced before the magistrate, Revanna claimed there is no evidence of his involvement in the case based on the complaint against him registered on May 2. ''There are no evidences pertaining to the May 2 complaint. It's a big political conspiracy... A conspiracy was hatched against me,'' Revanna told reporters at the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, where he was taken for a medical checkup. He also said that there is no stain in his 40 years of political career. Prajwal is abroad and a blue corner notice has been issued against him, according to the Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara. A Blue Corner notice has been issued and Interpol's help is being taken to bring Prajwal back to India, the minister said. A Blue Corner Notice is issued by the international police cooperation body to collect additional information from its member countries about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a crime.
JDS MLA Remanded To 3 Day Over Sit Custody In Sexual Harassment Case
Bengaluru: The sleuths of Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D) investigating the alleged sexual harassment charge on Sunday produced one of the accused Janata Dal Secular (JDS) MLA and former minister H.D. Revanna, before 17 TH Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Judge Ravindra Kumar Kattimani at his residence in Koramangala of Bengaluru city. The Judge remanded Revanna to SIT custody till 3 pm on May 8. Earlier, SIT sleuths had made an appeal for a week's custody of Revanna. Revanna was taken into custody by SIT sleuths on Saturday evening from the residence of his father and former Prime Minister H.D. Devegowda is located at Padmanabhanagar in Bengaluru city. Before he was produced before the Judge on Sunday, SIT sleuths conducted a medical examination of Revanna at Bowing Hospital. Prior to medical examination, Revanna told reporters that he has been framed falsely in alleged sexual harassment case and later on in abduction case and alleged political conspiracy against me. Revanna alleged that a (false) case against was lodged on April 28 over alleged sexual harassment and when officials concerned could not gather any evidence against him, another case of alleged abduction against him has been lodged on May 2 leading to his arrest by SIT sleuths. Revanna is charged with sexual harassment to women along with his son and Janata Dal Secular Lok Sabha member Prajwal Revanna and cases against both of them have been lodged at Holenarsipura Town police station in Hassan after a victim filed a police complaint against father and his son. Holenarsipura is the native place of Revanna and he represents Holenarsipur Assembly seat. Abduction case of a woman against Revanna has been lodged at Krishnaraja Nagar police station in Mysuru district and the police complaint has been lodged by the victim's son H.D. Raju, a resident of Hebbalu Koppalu in K.R. Nagar taluk of Mysuru district. Minister for Home Dr G Parameshwara told reporters in Bengaluru that Revanna has been arrested based on a complaint as per law. Legal actions will follow against Revanna.
The campaigning for the second phase of polling in Congress-ruled Karnataka is overshadowed by the 'Hassan sex scandal'. Both the Congress and BJP are actively targeting each other over various issues as the crucial elections on May 7 approach.
State govt. to provide financial aid to victims of Hassan sex scandal
The State government has requested the Centre to urge Interpol to issue a blue corner notice against accused MP Prajwal Revanna
The Central Bureau of Investigation has issued a blue corner notice against Prajwal Revanna. What it means for the Hassan MP? All you need to know.
Campaigning for second phase of 14 LS seats ends in Karnataka as 'sex scandal' dominates narrative
Campaigning for second phase of 14 LS seats ends in Karnataka as 'sex scandal' dominates narrative The campaigning for the second phase of polling in 14 Lok Sabha segments in Congress-ruled Karnataka ended on Sunday, with the ''Hassan sex scandal'' wading into the narrative in no small measure. Tuesday's elections (May 7) matter the most for the BJP as it had bagged all those 14 seats in the 2019 polls. Karnataka has a total of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies. The first phase of elections for 14 segments was held on April 26. Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have targeted the BJP over the alleged sex scandal involving Hassan JD(S) MP, Prajwal Revanna, in campaign rallies. Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prajwal Revanna had raped 400 women, and lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for seeking votes for a ''mass rapist'' and sought his apology. Prajwal, grandson of former prime minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda, is facing allegations of sexually abusing women. The state government has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the charges. Prajwal Revanna was the JD(S)-BJP alliance candidate from Hassan seat which went to polls on April 26. The JD(S) joined the BJP-led NDA in September last year. The BJP, on the other hand, has attacked the government for alleged failure to ''contain anti-national activities'', and incidents of 'Love Jihad' and 'appeasement politics'. The party leaders repeatedly referred to the bomb blast at a cafe here on March 1, the murder of 23-year-old Neha Hiremath on a college campus in Hubballi by Fayaz Khondunaik on April 18 and the raising of pro-Pakistan slogans in the corridors of Vidhana Soudha on February 27. Speaking to reporters in the district headquarters town of Belagavi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said, ''In the first phase, we will win about eight to nine seats. In the second phase, we will win in 10 constituencies.'' The Congress is also banking heavily on the state government's guarantee schemes and remains optimistic that they will pay the party electoral dividends. Among the candidates in the fray for the May 7 polls is Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who is seeking a fifth straight term from Dharwad. There will be a by-poll to the Shorapur assembly constituency in Yadgir district on May 7 following the death of Congress MLA Raja Venkatappa Naik in February this year. The 14 segments going to polls on Tuesday are: Belgaum (Belagavi), Uttara Kannada, Chikkodi, Bagalkot (Bagalkote), Bidar, Haveri, Dharwad, Koppal, Bellari (Ballari), Raichur, Bijapur (Vijayapura), Davangere and Shimoga (Shivamogga) and Gulbarga (Kalaburagi). According to the Election Commission, 227 candidates are in the fray. The BJP and the Congress have fielded 14 candidates each while the Bahujan Samaj Party is trying its luck in nine seats. There are 117 independents. Also, 73 people are fighting the election from registered unrecognised parties. The 14 constituencies have 2.59 crore voters, the EC said, adding, there are a total of 28,257 main polling stations. Among the BJP contestants are: former Chief Ministers Basavaraj Bommai (Haveri) and Jagadish Shettar (Belgaum), former Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri (Uttara Kannada) and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa's son B Y Raghavendra (Shimoga). Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge's son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani is contesting from Gulbarga. The Congress has fielded Minister Eshwar Khandre's son Sagar Khandre (Bidar), Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar's son Mrinal Hebbalkar (Belgaum), Minister Satish Jarkiholi's daughter Priyanka Jarkiholi (Chikkodi), Minister Shivanand Patil's daughter Samyukta Patil (Bagalkot) and Geetha Shivarajkumar, who is wife of Kannada film actor Shivarajkumar and daughter of former Chief Minister late S Bangarappa (Shimoga). As Congress has fielded Karnataka Minister for Mines and Geology S S Mallikarjun's wife Prabha Mallikarjun from Davangere, the BJP gave ticket to Gayathri Siddeshwara, who is wife of MP G M Siddeshwara. The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements to increase voter turnout amid the soaring temperatures in the 14 constituencies. From arranging shamianas and tents, additional fans and drinking water facilities, to keeping ambulances on standby and using adjacent rooms of the polling booth as waiting areas, the Election Commission is making efforts to ensure that the polling percentage is not affected due to the ''harsh summer''. In this first phase, Karnataka recorded 69.56 per cent voter turnout. Speaking to PTI, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena said the constituencies where polling will take place on May 7 are in North Karnataka region and the temperature is slightly high there, ''so we have made all necessary arrangements to ensure that people aren't deterred from coming out of their homes to vote.''
Karnataka obscene video scandal: Three more victims approach SIT
Bengaluru: As the Special Investigation Team intensifies its hunt abroad for the absconding Prajwal Revanna, sitting JD(S) MP and candidate for Hassan, three more victims in the obscene video scandal have approached the SIT, sources said on Sunday. The victims approached the SIT after the arrest of H.D. Revanna on Saturday and sleuths are likely Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka government to give financial assistance to Prajwal rape victims
BELAGAVI: The Congress government in Karnataka will provide financial assistance to those allegedly sexually assaulted by JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna , the national party said on Sunday. Congress general secretary and the party's Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala made this announcement at a press conference here in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He said former Congress president Rahul Gandhi had demanded that appropriate action be taken against the accused. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced financial assistance to the rape victims who are in hundreds, since it is a unique case which has never happened in the last 75 years, Surjewala said. Prajwal, the JD(S)-BJP alliance candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, is the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda and nephew of former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy. He is wanted in a case pertaining to rape and molestation after hundreds of explicit videos allegedly came out in open. INTERVIEW| Hassan sex scandal will boomerang on Congress, says HD Kumaraswamy Flanked by Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Surjewala charged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah with protecting their alliance partner JD(S) candidate, who is a 'mass rapist'. Why did BJP form an alliance with the JD(S) despite having information about Prajwal? he asked. He also sought to know why the External Affairs Ministry did not stop Prajwal from fleeing abroad. Why did the PM not cancel Prajwal's diplomatic passport and why no blue corner notice through Interpol was issued to bring him back? Surjewala questioned. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said a blue corner notice will be issued to bring Prajwal back. JD(S) leader HD Revanna detained in kidnapping case after court rejects anticipatory bail
Karnataka obscene video case: HD Revanna refutes charges of kidnap, sexual harassment
Bengaluru: Former Minister and JD(S) MLA HD Revanna has refuted the charges of kidnapping and sexual harassment of the victim of an obscene video case which involves his son, sitting MP and candidate for Hassan Lok Sabha seat, Prajwal Revanna, during the questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), sources said Sunday. The SIT chief, []
Karnataka obscene video case: HD Revanna refutes charges of kidnap & sexual harassment
Bengaluru: Former Minister and JD(S) MLA H.D. Revanna has refuted the charges of kidnapping and sexual harassment of the victim of an obscene video case which involves his son, sitting MP and candidate for Hassan Lok Sabha seat, Prajwal Revanna, during the questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), sources said on Sunday. The SIT Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
JD(S) Leader HD Revanna Detained by SIT in Connection with Kidnapping Case
Bangalore: H D Revanna, the son of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and a JD(S) MLA, was detained by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with a kidnapping case filed at the KR Nagar police station in Bengaluru.Facing new challenges, HD Revanna and his son Prajwal Revanna are implicated in a case following a complaint by a youth alleging the abduction of his mother. This complaint emerged after a video purportedly showing the youths mother being tied and assaulted by Prajwal surfaced. Prajwal, the incumbent JD(S) MP from Hassan, is accused of sexual misconduct.To investigate the matter, the state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) following the circulation of numerous explicit videos allegedly involving the 33-year-old MP in recent days.Prajwal contested the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency as the NDA candidate in the April 26 elections. The JD(S) aligned with the NDA in September of the previous year. Already facing a molestation case filed against them at the Holenarasipura police station, the father-son duo now faces another complaint, as revealed by State Home Minister G Parameshwara.In the latest case filed on Thursday night, a 20-year-old complainant from Krishnaraja Nagar town in Mysuru district claimed that his mother was kidnapped by Revanna. According to the complainant, his mother used to work at Revannas residence in Holenarasipura six years ago but returned to her hometown three years ago. The complainant alleged that Revannas confidant, Sathish Babanna, visited their house and warned them not to divulge any information to the police. The complainant further stated that on April 29, Sathish Babanna took his mother away on a motorcycle, and since then, her whereabouts remain unknown. The complainant received information on May 1 that a video surfaced showing his mother being tied with a rope while Prajwal allegedly assaulted her. He expressed concern for his mothers safety and sought police intervention to locate her.Following the complaint, the KR Nagar police under the Mysuru Rural sub-division registered a case against H D Revanna and Sathish Babanna for kidnapping, wrongful confinement, and collusion. In response to the accusations and the case, Revanna asserted his readiness to confront the situation, stating, I have the strength to face these conspiracies. I will cooperate with the investigation. I have nothing to hide. I am prepared for any inquiry and will address it through legal means. Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Indian Judicial Code Provisions Amid New Criminal Laws Two Laborers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank in Noida, Uttar Pradesh Archaeological Investigation to Uncover Truth about Bhojashala
Victim describes Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna's sexual assault at gunpoint
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated legal proceedings against Prajwal Revanna, NDA candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, following a complaint lodged by a party employee.
SC functions suspended for the day to show respect to AJ Mohammad Ali
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Hyderabad: Congress leader attacked with knife, killed in public
Hyderabad: Commotion prevailed at a Congress party meeting at Hassannagar in Rajendranagar when a Congress local leader was attacked and killed in full public view on Saturday evening. The deceased, Mohd Maqbool alias Maqbool Ustad, was present at the meeting with the assailant, who slit the formers throat using a knife. After seeing the killing, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sex scandal came out due to family feud: DK Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Saturday that the alleged sex scandal involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna came out in public because of the feud between the families of former CM HD Kumaraswamy and his brother and former minister HD Revanna. Shivakumar, the KPCC president, hit back at Kumaraswamy after the latter said that the case will see a new twist regarding those who are behind leaking the contents of the pen drive after the third phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 7. Why waste time till May 7? Should I spill the beans before that? He (Kumaraswamy) had said uppu tindavaru neeru kudeetare (Those who eat salt must drink water). Did I make that statement? The statements show that the entire episode is because of the internal issues between the two families. Why did he apologise to the people over the issue? Shivakumar said while speaking to reporters. Shivakumar further alleged that Kumaraswamy had also said in the past that the JDS would not give ticket to Prajwal and that none of their family members would contest from Hassan. If you want, look at the statements of his family members since the last Assembly elections. Now in the pen drive case too, Kumaraswamy is issuing random statements, changing his stance daily, Shivakumar alleged. On the murmurs of 12 JDS MLAs joining the Congress because of the Prajwal row, he said, It is a lie. No one is in touch with me. Some MLAs are desperate about this, and everyone knows the internal problems in the party and the family. Listen to the statements made by Kumaraswamys family from the time of the distribution of tickets for the Assembly election. On Kuamaraswamys statement that Shivakumar is under the illusion of becoming the undisputed leader of the Vokkaliga community, the DyCM said that he doesnt want to be branded as the leader of one particular community as he is happy to be a Congress leader.
Sex scandal may not have much impact on polling
The sex scandal allegedly involving Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna that triggered a high-decibel political slugfest is unlikely to have much of an impact on the voting in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka that will go to the polls on Tuesday. Prajwal Revanna, the JDS-BJP combine candidate from Hassan constituency and looking at retaining his seat, is facing serious charges of sexually harassing several women. His father and JDS MLA, HD Revanna, is also named as accused in two FIRs. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the cases against members of one of the most influential political families in Karnataka, perhaps in the country. The three generations of the family of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda are currently members of both the Houses of Parliament and the state legislature. All three seats Hassan, Mandya, and Kolar contested by JDS went to polls in the second phase on April 26. Now, in the third phase, the BJP is in a direct contest with the Congress in 14 seats. BJPs alliance partner JDS is not a major force in those seats, although it has a presence in some pockets in North Karnataka. Hours after voting in the second phase of polls in the seats in Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region, the scandal exploded into becoming a major topic of discussion in political circles across India. As the details of the horrendous crimes started coming out, Congress used it to attack the BJP by accusing it of turning a blind eye to atrocities on women. It became one of the electoral issues in their campaigning. The Congress no-holds-barred attack may have pre-empted the BJPs plans to aggressively use womens safety issues to attack the Congress government in the state. The BJP was going hammer-and-tongs against the Siddaramaiah government over law-and-order issues, especially Neha Hiremaths murder on the college campus in Hubballi. The scandal involving its alliance candidate put the BJP on the backfoot to some extent, causing embarrassment to its top leaders. As a damage-control measure, JDS suspended Prajwal from the party and BJP turned the tables to question the State Government over delay in taking action against Prajwal as law and order is a state subject. While the issue remains a point of political discussion, it is unlikely to impact voters decisions. The major factors in these elections include: the BJPs emphasis on Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership and the Central Governments performance in the last 10 years, Congress focus on its five guarantee schemes, promises made in its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls, and its sustained campaign against the Centre over alleged discrimination against Karnataka. The BJP, which in 2019 swept all 14 seats that will be going to the polls on May 7, will be banking on support from Lingayats as well as other communities to retain the seats. Congress is hoping to consolidate support from Dalits, backward classes, and minorities, while also trying to breach BJPs Lingayat fortress as it tries to improve its performance in North Karnataka. Determined to regain the lost ground, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge has been spending considerable time in his home district Kalaburagi, while also campaigning vigorously in other states. The scandal would have had a major impact on the elections had it exploded ahead of the April 26 polls in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region. The video clips were allegedly circulated days before the polls in Hassan. But the issue was confined to the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency. This is said to have damaged the JDS prospects in the constituency as it struggles to retain its home turf. But the question remains: why did it not come out in a big way before polls in Old Mysuru, escalating only hours after polling? Was Congress concerned about the possible backlash from a section of the Vokkaliga community? The Vokkaliga community members will not condone wrongdoings by anyone. However, if they had perceived it as an attempt to target former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowdas family, it might have proved counterproductive. Prajwal has to face the full force of the law, and the process has been set in motion. Another shameful part of the entire episode is the indiscriminate circulation of video clips without even morphing the identities of the victims. Will the state government show the same kind of alacrity and seriousness in punishing those responsible for circulating the videos? The videos should have been brought to the notice of law enforcement authorities at the first instance, not after they were circulated. No one condones crimes against women. Hopefully, the investigation covering all aspects will be pursued at the same pace even after the polls. Ramu Patil Assistant Resident Editor ramu@newindianexpress.com
SIT approaches CBI for Blue Corner Notice against Prajwal
BENGALURU : The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the alleged rape and sexual harassment cases against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, has approached the CBI to issue a Blue Corner Notice against the MP. The CBI, which is the nodal agency for INTERPOL matters in India, is authorised to issue the Blue Corner Notice based on documents and evidence provided to it by the SIT against the MP, who is now abroad. The Blue Corner Notice is issued to collect information about the accuseds movement, location or activities. Since Prajwal has gone abroad using his diplomatic passport, the central agencies will have his travel details. Without SIT approaching them, the CBI cannot directly issue the Blue Corner Notice against Prajwal. The CBI can also turn down the request of SIT if there is no proper evidence against the accused. The SIT officials have also informed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah about the possibility of CBI issuing the Blue Corner Notice against Prajwal. The chief minister held a meeting with SIT officials on Saturday on the cases against Prajwal. Siddaramaiah instructed the officials to take immediate action to arrest Prajwal. The officials assured him of arresting Prajwal and getting him back at the earliest. Prajwal did not appear before the SIT although it issued a notice to him on Tuesday and lookout notices on Thursday and Friday against him. He is said to have gone to Germany on April 27. Prajwal, who has a diplomatic passport, does not need any visa to go abroad. After the first notice was issued, the MP, through his advocate, had sought a weeks time to appear before the SIT. However, his petition was turned down. It is said that Prajwal has booked a return ticket to Bengaluru from Munich on May 15 and will land in Bengaluru in the wee hours of May 16. Meanwhile, eight more officials have been deputed to the SIT to speed up the investigation. Rahul asks CM to provide all support to victims Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the case involving JDS MP Prajwal Revanna has deeply disturbed the nation and upholding justice for the victims is crucial for maintaining faith in the legal system. Responding to former AICC president Rahul Gandhis letter asking the state government to provide support to the victims, the CM stated, Rahul Gandhi has written a letter, emphasising support for the victims. We are committed to providing all necessary assistance to ensure a fair process. In his letter to the CM, Rahul stated that the victims deserve our compassion and solidarity as they fight their battle for justice. We have a collective duty to ensure that all parties responsible for these heinous crimes are brought to book. Prajwal Revanna sexually assaulted and filmed hundreds of women over several years. Many who looked up to him as a brother and son were brutalized in the most violent manner and robbed of their dignity. The rape of our mothers and sisters warrants the strictest possible punishment, he stated. Rahul said he was shocked to learn that as far back as December 2023, Home Minister Amit Shah was informed by BJP G Devaraje Gowda about Prajwals antecedents, especially his history of sexual violence and the presence of videos filmed by the perpetrator. What is even more shocking is that despite these gruesome allegations being brought to the notice of the senior-most BJP leadership, the Prime Minister campaigned and canvassed for a mass rapist, he stated. Prajwal will surrender before SIT: JDS leader JDS leader and former minister CS Puttaraju said JDS MLA HD Revanna surrendered before SIT after taking his father former PM HD Deve Gowdas blessings. Puttaraju said party MP Prajwal Revanna will also surrender before the SIT. Prajwal is currently travelling abroad.
Railway meet addresses land acquisition issues
BENGALURU: To expedite railway projects and streamline land acquisition processes, General Manager, South Western Railway Arvind Srivastava attended a coordination meeting with the Chief Secretary of Karnataka Rajneesh Goel on Friday. The meeting focused on addressing critical issues related to railway land and the acquisition of land for ongoing railway projects in the state. One of the primary agendas of the meeting was to discuss the challenges and progress concerning land acquisition for various ongoing new line projects i.e. Rayadurga - Tumakuru via Kalyanadurga, Tumakuru - Chitradurga Davanagere, Munirabad (Ginigera) Raichur, Shivamogga Shikaripura - Ranebennur, Belagavi Dharwad, Hassan Belur. The General Manager emphasised the importance of acquiring land promptly to ensure the timely completion of these vital railway infrastructural developments, said a press release from the South Western Railway. During the discussion, the status of land acquisition for ongoing new line projects across Karnataka was reviewed and provided an opportunity to identify bottlenecks and devise strategies to expedite the acquisition process. He emphasised the importance of seamless coordination between various stakeholders to ensure the smooth progress of railway projects across the state.
INTERVIEW| Hassan sex scandal will boomerang on Congress, says HD Kumaraswamy The New Indian Express
INTERVIEW| Hassan sex scandal will boomerang on Congress, says HD Kumaraswamy
KALABURAGI : JDS state president HD Kumaraswamy believes that the sex scandal allegedly involving his nephew Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna and brother HD Revanna will boomerang on Congress. In an interview with TNIE , the former CM says such allegations will not affect the prospects of the BJP-JDS alliance in the Lok Sabha polls. Excerpts: What will be the repercussions of the alleged sex scandal? The issue will boomerang on Congress and may lead to the collapse of the Siddaramaiah government in the near future. But right now, I cannot tell you how this will happen. Will it not be a setback for the BJP-JDS alliance in the LS polls? Setback? There is no question of setback at all. The issue has created some sort of temporary mental agony in our family, especially for my father (former PM HD Deve Gowda) and mother. Such allegations will not affect the alliances prospects in the LS polls. We will win most of the seats in the elections held for 14 seats in Karnataka on April 26. Also, my nephew Prajwal, brother-in-law Dr CN Manjunath and the Kolar candidate (M Mallesh Babu) will win the elections. What about BJP? Our political rivals dragged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah into this issue unnecessarily. In what way they or BJP is connected to this incident? Our opponents just wanted to create an issue to defame us as well the PM and HM. People are not fools to reject BJP and the PM on such issues. They are wise enough to judge why such issues were raked up at the time of elections even as they were alleging that these things happened a few years ago. Whats your take on the allegations? As the Special Investigation Team is probing the case, it will not be fair to comment on it. But the investigating agency certainly has to verify the allegations as some say 400 women were harassed sexually by Prajwal and some others say the number is above 3,000. Is it possible? Yesterday, a woman who claimed to be former zilla panchayat member complained that she was raped at gunpoint in 2021. Then why did she keep mum these three years? Have you met your father and mother after these allegations broke out? I went to my fathers house and was with him and my mother for a couple of days. They are aged and it is natural that when such complaints are made against anybodys son and grandson, they would become mentally troubled. As a son, it is my duty to console them and to give them courage. I have done my duty. But my opponents tried to portray that I met my father to discuss appointing a suitable advocate for my brother and nephew. Revanna is competent enough to take care of himself and his son. Have you spoken to Revanna on the issue? Yes I have spoken about this with my brother and he has told me that he is innocent and false charges are being levelled against him.
Express Dialogues | RSS is reversing achievements of renaissance movement: C Radhakrishnan
Radhakrishnan, who recently turned 85, speaks to TNIE on his decision to quit the Kendra Sahitya Akademi, why he believes reservation does little to uplift the downtrodden, how the RSS has been nullifying the achievements of renaissance, and his long literary career spanning six decades A scientist who is a writer, or a writer who is a scientist? Who is C Radhakrishnan? I am neither. I am just an ordinary person. I have studied science and done a lot of writing. I have also done some work in science. I have found that both can be managed together and complement each other. Essentially, both require logic. Writing cant survive without logic, and science must have some literature. Without imagination, one cant gain new insights. With imagination and a touch of logic, one finds the way. You come from a background steeped in rigid customs and ritualistic traditions. How did you enter the world of science? At a fairly young age, I was introduced to Advaita through my grandfather, or perhaps it entered my consciousness naturally. The early exposure made the transition to science easier for me. One advantage of Advaita is that it doesnt centre around customs or rituals. So, when science dismissed rituals, it was not a surprise to me; it was easy to embrace. We have heard that you endured poverty in childhood. How did that shape you? I come from a family that was into farming. So, there was no poverty in terms of availability of food. But, in other matters, there was poverty. There wont be money, there wont be enough clothes, no gadgets. But food was available in plenty. My father was not with us, so you can say there was a father-poverty. You once said that Marxism was one of the aspects of Christianity. Could you please elaborate on that? Its not Engels or Marx who first said that those who toil would attain heaven. According to Christianity, who holds a higher position before God? Its not the faithful or the priest, but the righteous and just. Justice, as defined in the Ishavasya Upanishad, is the key. So, who was the first Marxist? Why did he drive the money changers out of the temple? This idea emerged later as a revolution. The difference is that Christ was not inciting anyone; he himself took action. In reality, the first Marxist was Jesus Christ. Theres no doubt about it (laughs). Could you tell us how you began your literary journey? When I was studying in Kozhikode, I needed some money. My fathers friend, N P Damodaran, was an editor and Congress activist there. He used to receive foreign magazines, and would ask me to translate excerpts from them. He would publish these translations in the newspaper on Sundays as fillers. At the end of each month, I earned around Rs 10-15, which was quite a significant amount back then. In my final year of undergraduate studies, I was given a book to translate into Malayalam. It was Daniel Defoes Moll Flanders, a satire about 500 pages long. I was paid Rs 500 for the translation, and I used that to fund my postgraduate studies. The translation work boosted my confidence. Then, during one Onam vacation, I returned home, but my parents had gone to Guruvayur. With nothing to do and no books to study, I decided to write a novel. I completed Nizhalpadukal in 10 days and left it at home before returning to Palakkad. Shortly afterward, Mathrubhumi weekly announced its first novel-writing competition. I submitted Nizhalpadukal, and was informed two years later via telegram that the novel had won the first prize. I was working as a scientist in Kodaikanal at that time. Thats how my career as a writer began. Like the saying The jackfruit fell, and the rabbit died, I became a writer unexpectedly. In which field do you seek answers, science or spirituality? The answer is neither in science nor in spirituality, it is in our mind. I dont know where to search for an answer, but the search continues. If we search for spirituality, the doubts remain. The Gita says God does not have any sympathy or grudge towards anyone. If it is so, why do some people suffer? We have seen children as young as five suffering from cancer. What sin did they commit? Is there any element of justice? This is my search. As a writer, who are your inspirations? In Malayalam, Kumaran Asan and Uroob. As for the writers from the West, it is Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy. All your nine novels have unique names They were all based on the poems that I had read. You stand out as one of the most prolific writers in Malayalam. Yet, your perspectives havent received the critical attention they deserve. Why? I never gave it much thought. I tried very hard not to become a writer, but it happened anyway. As a student, I couldnt resist scribbling poetry on torn notebook pages. One day, my father caught me and urged me to stop, leaving me disheartened. Years later, when I received an award for my writing, my father reminded me of his earlier advice. His concerns stemmed from a place of love. He had seen his friends Changampuzha Krishna Pillai and V C Balakrishna Panicker struggle as writers. They faced hardships and were unable to afford food or medicine. However, I eventually embarked on my journey as a writer. As I wrote, readers embraced my work and provided me with the financial support to sustain myself. What more could a writer ask for than the approval of readers? You have worked in diverse spaces with different political leanings. For instance, you worked as an editor with Veekshanam as well as Madhyamam I worked there as part of my profession. I spearheaded the launch team of Science Today of Times of India, Bombay. My decision to join Times of India wasnt based on my alignment with Shanti Prasad Jains philosophy. They had decided to appoint me as the editor after considering my expertise in the field. Later, I became the editor of Veekshanam daily. It was A K Antony who called me there. After that, worked as editor-in-charge of Manorama groups yearbooks and Bhashaposhini. Then, Madhyamam contacted me, and I decided to work with them. Sidhique Hassan, a knowledgeable scholar proficient in Persian and Sanskrit, approached me. He mentioned that they had plans to launch a weekly. But even after a year and a half, it didnt materialise. I had declined to work at their office, and worked from home instead. What is the politics of C Radhakrishnan? You recently resigned from the Kendra Sahitya Akademi in protest against the decision to allow a Union minister to inaugurate the annual festival That wasnt the only reason. The Kendra Sahitya Akademi used to be the sole autonomous, democratic cultural body in India. The Lalit Kala Akademi and Sangeet Natak Akademi are now ad hoc bodies. The situation in the Kerala Sahitya Akademi is no different. In the Kendra Akademi, there are two ex-officio members IAS officers from the department of culture in the executive committee. They have no voting powers, and their duty is solely to oversee administrative affairs. However, they began to exert control over the Akademi, and that led to resentment in the executive committee. For the past five years, we had not allowed their interventions. No one from outside attended the Akademis programmes. However, last year, a Union minister attended a programme. When questioned, they said it was a mistake and would not happen again. The same person inaugurated a programme this year. Hence, I decided to quit. They are controlling Akademi members from behind the scenes and politicising the institution. Universities contribute to the Akademi, Individuals backed by universities are appointed to committees. However, when the ruling party takes control over the universities and decides the nominees from their party, there will be division. They start implementing their partys decisions in all matters. Then, where is democracy? These issues started occurring after the Modi government came to power. What is your political stand? My politics is Mahatma Gandhis politics. In 1947, Gandhi said that we should not have politics in the country. India should not be governed by political parties India should be governed on a grama panchayat basis. If that had been implemented, we might not have faced the current issues. You once said that a literary person can only be associated with leftist ideology A writer only likes to see all people being good. No writer can be a writer without dreaming of good for people and the world. The current Left politics here is sectarian politics. If a person wins the election and forms the government, does he represent all the people? Also, I dont support the reservation system here. In Europe, people from Africa were made slaves. But they were not given any reservation later. Instead, they were given equality. Here, reservation is given based on caste and religion. Thus, caste is imprinted on a persons record forever. You mean to say the reservation system is undemocratic? How can it be democratic? It fuelled hatred among communities. Opportunities should be created for them. What is this uplift? It has created further division in the community. Within the community, an uplifted community has emerged. The majority of the lower-caste people are still (remaining as) lower-caste people. They arent going to school, dont study, have no job, earn no money, and have nothing. Talking of caste, some time ago, some criticised you for turning (Thunchath) Ezhuthachan into a Nair... Thats the issue. When I was writing about the life of Ezhuthachan, I didnt give any thought as to whether he was a Nair or not. No such thought crossed my mind. Was Ezhuthachan a revolutionary figure? He was the main figure of the renaissance movement in Kerala. What was the truth about you portraying Ezhuthachan as a Nair? What can I do? My grandfather, grandmother, etc, told me the story. When the Portuguese arrived in 1498, Ezhuthachan was about 20 years old. He died in 1560. They told me what they grasped from their ancestors. There is no reason why I shouldnt believe that. And I dont need to convince anybody about that. Your initial writing had a style similar to M T Vasudevan Nair. Was it deliberate? It wasnt MTs influence. P C Kuttikrishnan (Uroob) was my fathers close friend, and a food lover. While he was at Kozhikode Akashvani, he told me to meet him with an article written by me to broadcast. There were many people at the Akashvani, including Uroob. He made me record the article and took me to his cabin. He told me that there should be only one person who could write in my style me. He asked me not to copy his style of writing. Then he asked me to read Bharatham. My first published book Nizhalppadukal had a PC style. But many find resemblances to MT... We both lived in the same period and came from similar backgrounds, hence you feel the similarity. Is C Radhakrishnan, whose writings reflect optimism, a pessimist in real life? No, no.. I am very optimistic. Thats what is reflected in my last novel Kaalam Kathuvekkunath. A traumatic change will happen in this world. If we continue like this, it is estimated that no life would survive after 30 years... We are grinding towards either new beginning. The signs can be seen everywhere. There are two opinions within the scientific community. One says India was home to several inventions, while the other attributes them to the West. What is your opinion? There is a truth and a lie in this. The truth is that the definition of science is wrong. People often consider science as technology. People in India never went behind technology, and people of the West never followed philosophy. For us to write the Gita or any other manuscript, we did not need a lab or appliances. Both had knowledge: of practicals and ideology. Pushpaka Vimana, for instance, came from the ideology. The Mahabharata had science fiction. Literary works like the Mahabharata and Ramayana were satirical works against authoritarianism. Authorities are not tenable. Rama committed suicide in the end, by drowning himself in the Sarayu River. Is that the act of an incarnation? Sita had to prove her chastity; she went into the earth, splitting it. Rama also had to disown Lakshmana due to his ego. In the end, disillusioned by everything, he ended his own life. Do you believe in God? What do you mean by God? The traditional way of understanding God and belief... No, I am not a believer in the traditional sense. The current form of religion or bhakti is like a nursery school emotion for reaching out. There is no point in staying there and crying out. You need to evolve beyond that and progress to higher levels. Do you believe in astrology? I dont believe in horoscopes. Based on constellations, you can predict weather to a certain extent. However, you cannot predict things about an individual, tree or an incident. If anyone claims to do so, it is fraud. Is there a trend now to blend Indian mythology with science and claim that both are complementary? There is a dialectic in this approach. The knowledge of the Upanishads and the Gita offers one perspective, while the Vedas propose a different route of Kriya Margam (a method). These two paths have often been at odds. When one declines, the other gains prominence, leading to renaissance. The Gita emerged during a period of intense crisis, rejecting the Vedas and stating that the benefits from the Vedas to a man were like having a well with water when the whole world was flooded. After a period of peace, the caste system and its negative consequences arose, causing tensions and leading to the Bhakti Movement. This movement originated primarily from the lower strata of societyboth Vyasa and Krishna were of dark complexion. When tensions flared again, Vivekananda and the renaissance movement emerged. The RSS is attempting to reverse the achievements of that movement. Do you mean to say that there will be a renaissance to counter the RSS movement? In the world today, there is a dialectic between technology and science. The relevance of the RSS will decrease as the dialectic between science and technology gains momentum. This is a global development, and there will be a resolution that will hopefully favour humanity. We are approaching a final correction, which may involve some tragedy. It will ultimately happen. How do you analyse the writer C Radhakrishnan in the history of Malayalam literature? I dont rate myself. I am not worth even a penny. You wont get anything if you try to sell me. Have you been following any contemporary writers and their works? There are some whose work I appreciate. However, I prefer not to openly discuss them. Most of these writers show promise, but some lack the patience and perseverance needed for revision. When someone writes a novel, it has to undergo multiple revisions, providing the writer a chance to self-reflect on mistakes and excesses. TNIE team: Cithara Paul, Anil S, Manoj Viswanathan, Rajesh Ravi, Arun M, Harikrishna B. T P Sooraj (photos) Pranav V P (video)
Hyderabad: Congress leader fatally attacked during public meeting in Rajendranagar
Hyderabad: There was commotion at a Congress party meeting in Hassannagar locality of Rajendranagar when a local leader was attacked and killed in full public view on Saturday evening. The deceased, Mohd Maqbool alias Maqbool Ustad, was present at the meeting with the assailant, who slit his throat using a knife. Upon noticing this, people Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kerala: M M Hassan to continue as Congress state president for the time being
THIRUVANNATHAPURAM : Even as K Sudhakaran expressed eagerness to return to the role of Congress state president, incumbent president in-charge M M Hassan will continue for the time being. The sitting MP who was party candidate from Kannur, was planing to take the mantle on Sunday, a day after the partys LS poll review meeting. However, the party directed him to wait for a communication from the national leadership. After the poll review meeting on Saturday, Sudhakaran was huddled with AICC general secretary K C Venugopal. Sudhakaran was forced to ask him whether hes still the Kerala Pradesh Congress C ommittee (KPCC) president, in an apparent reference to the dilly-dallying on handing over charge. Venugopal apprised him that a letter from AICC leadership has to be released urging him to resume his duties as state party chief. It is scheduled to be sent after a few days, said a senior leader close to Sudhakaran. Sudhakaran had initially planned to resume his role as Congress state president on April 29. But he was informed on the previous day that Hassan will continue holding the charge until the review meeting on Saturday. Thats when he decided to resume his duties on Sunday. But now it has become clear that he will have to wait for some more time. Curiously, its K C Venugopal who should issue the letter on behalf of the national leadership. In the AICCs letterhead dated March 21, Venugopal had conveyed to AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala Deepa Das Munshi, that Hassan was being given charge as state party chief until the conclusion of Parliament elections, given the current PCC presidents involvement in the ongoing elections. Contrary to Sudhakaran camps claim, there are reports that Hassan will continue holding the charge until the poll outcome is known on June 4. Hassan draws flak at meeting Sources said M M Hassan faced the ire of K C Venugopal at the review meeting. Its learnt that Venugopal reprimanded Hassan for not defending Rahul Gandhi in the P V Anwar row. Venugopal told Hassan that he should have effectively resisted when the Nilambur MLA made a controversial remark about DNA test on Rahul Gandhi. Venugopal did not hide his disappointment against Hassan for not coming out with a strongly-worded statement when Anwar went to the extent of addressing Rahul Gandhi as a low-level citizen
Prajwal Revanna | Rise and fall
The NDAs candidate in Hassan, grandson of former PM Deve Gowda, is accused of sexual assault on several women and faces arrest when he returns to the country
UAE: Nahyan bin Mubarak praises role of intellectuals in fostering human values
UAE: Nahyan bin Mubarak praises role of intellectuals in fostering human values Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 4 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, lauded the participation of over 80 Arab and international writers and intellectuals at the Ishraqat Festival. He commended their role in delivering the festival's message of tolerance, coexistence, and human values to a global audience at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The events of the third day of the activities and programmes of the Ishraqat Festival, organised by the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, witnessed a huge turnout from intellectuals and those interested in knowledge and its relationship to human values. A number of Arab and international intellectual and creative figures spoke during the various sessions held at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The Ishraqat Dialogue sessions hosted writer and novelist Hassan Abdel Mawgoud and writer Aisha Al-Basri in a discussion that focused on the relationship between the novel and the media in promoting coexistence and human values. The two sessions were moderated by Arab publisher Ahmed Rashad. Inspiring Ishraqat featured the experiences of writers and inspirational figures in open dialogues with exhibition visitors. Sheikh Nahyan praised the contributions of world writers to Ishraqat Festival during its three days, emphasising his pride in showcasing the UAE's unique model of peace and human fraternity at the event, which focused on increasing knowledge and promoting dialogue between the diverse cultures that make up the UAE population. He also stressed the importance of developing knowledge about tolerance and human fraternity, emphasising that Arab and international participation in the festival is a testament to its success. (ANI/WAM)
NDTV Election Carnival: Will BJP Win Karnataka Or Will Congress Make A Comeback?
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting in two phases of the Lok Sabha elections is done. Parties are campaigning in full swing for the third phase on May 7. NDTV's Election Carnival reached Karnataka's Gulbarga on Friday after passing through several states. The 'carnival' has so far traveled 5,800 kilometers from Delhi to Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra to gauge the mood of the people and understand the atmosphere on the ground. In Karnataka, the election voltage is high over the 'sex scandal' involving former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's grandson and MP from Hassan Prajjwal Revanna.
15th OIC summit kicks off in Gambia: War on Gaza top agenda
The 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday, May 4, kicked off in the Gambian capital, Banjul. The summit, featuring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)countries, will last two days, under the slogan Enhancing unity and solidarity through dialogue for sustainable development. Also ReadBritish-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu Sitta denied entry into France The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Time to choose new PM to correct politics of country, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
She also targeted Modi for campaigning in favour of NDA`s candidate from Hassan and suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is facing changes of sexual abuse
SIT conducts mahazar at Holenarsipur and Hassan )
British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu Sitta denied entry into France
Renowned British doctor of Palestinian origin, Ghassan Abu Sitta, has said he was denied entry into France on Saturday, May 4, where he was scheduled to speak at the senate. I am at Charles de Gaulle Airport. They are preventing me from entering France, Abu Sitta, a reconstructive plastic surgeon, wrote in a post on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
A British Palestinian doctor was denied entry to France for a Senate meeting about the war in Gaza
British Palestinian surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta, who volunteered in Gaza hospitals, was barred from entering France on Saturday to address a French Senate meeting on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Authorities did not provide a reason for the denial. Dr. Abu Sitta was held at Charles de Gaulle airport and is expected to be deported.
French Embassy in UK apologizes after doctor denied entry for Senate meeting on Gaza war
French Embassy in UK apologizes after doctor denied entry for Senate meeting on Gaza war A well-known British-Palestinian surgeon who volunteered in Gaza hospitals said he was denied entry to France on Saturday to speak at a French Senate meeting about the Israel-Hamas war. Authorities wouldn't give a reason for the decision. Dr Ghassan Abu Sitta was placed in a holding zone in the Charles de Gaulle airport and will be expelled, according to French Sen Raymonde Poncet Monge, who had invited him to speak at the Senate. ''It's a disgrace,'' she posted on X. Abu Sitta posted on social networks that he was denied entry in France because of a one-year ban by Germany on his entry to Europe. Germany denied him entry last month, and France and Germany are part of Europe's border-free Schengen zone. He posted Saturday that he was being sent back to London. The French Foreign Ministry, Interior Ministry, local police and the Paris airport authority would not comment on what happened or give an explanation. Abu Sitta had been invited by France's left-wing Ecologists group in the Senate to speak at a colloquium Saturday about the situation in Gaza, according to the Senate press service. The gathering included testimony from medics, journalists and international legal experts with Gaza-related experience. Last month Abu Sitta was denied entry to Germany to take part in a pro-Palestinian conference. He said he was stopped at passport control, held for several hours and then told he had to return to the UK. He said airport police told him he was refused entry due to the safety of the people at the conference and public order. Abu Sitta, who recently volunteered with Doctors Without Borders in Gaza, has worked during multiple conflicts in the Palestinian territories, beginning in the late 1980s during the first Palestinian uprising. He has also worked in other conflict zones, including in Iraq, Syria and Yemen. France has seen tensions related to the Mideast conflict almost daily since the deadly October 7 Hamas incursion into Israel. In recent days and weeks police have cleared out students at French campuses holding demonstrations and sit-ins similar to those in the United States.
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijyendra on Saturday denied the knowledge of sexual abuse allegations against Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revannaand emphasised that issues can not adversely impact the two parties in the ongoing general elections.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), in response to a local court's denial of anticipatory bail to Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna and his MLA father HD Revanna in a case of alleged abduction, swiftly took HD Revanna into custody. They transported him to the CID headquarters in Bengaluru for interrogation. Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is anticipated to issue a blue-corner notice against Prajwal Revanna to facilitate ongoing investigations into alleged misconduct.
JD(S) leader HD Revanna detained in kidnapping case after court rejects anticipatory bail
JD(S) leader HD Revanna was detained by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka police in Bengaluru on Saturday. The arrest came subsequent to a court's refusal of his anticipatory bail request in connection with a kidnapping case registered at the KR Nagar police station in Mysuru. Revanna was apprehended by SIT officials at the Padmanabhanagar residence of his father and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. His arrest comes after a Special Court for People's Representatives in Bengaluru rejected the JD(S) leader's anticipatory bail plea in the kidnapping case. The son of the 'abducted' woman has alleged that his mother was abducted and sexually abused. In his complaint filed at the KR Nagar police station in Mysuru district, the man said his mother worked as a housemaid at HD Revanna's home for six years before returning to her village, where she worked as a daily wage labourer. The complainant said that on April 23, his mother was taken away by a man named Sathish Babanna, who claimed to have been sent by HD Revanna's wife, Bhavani Revanna. She returned home on April 26. Then on April 29, Babanna took her away again, citing an old legal issue as justification. The man later discovered a video allegedly depicting sexual abuse of his mother by incumbent MP and Hassan Lok Sabha candidate Prajwal Revanna, prompting him to confront Babanna. My mother's picture is also in the obscene video controversy. She suddenly disappeared after the videos were revealed, the son added. He then filed a kidnapping complaint against HD Revanna and Babanna on Thursday night. The Holenarsipura MLA and his associate were booked under Sections 364A (kidnapping for ransom), 365 (kidnapping with intent to cause harm) and 34 (common intention) of the IPC. The FIR, registered by KR Nagar police, also lists HD Revanna as accused number one and Babanna as accused number two under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Notably, the JD(S) MLA, along with his son and party MP Prajwal Revanna, are also facing allegations of sexual abuse in connection with the 'obscene videos' case. The duo are facing a probe by the SIT, constituted by the Karnataka government, over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation following a complaint by a woman who worked in their household. Revanna was booked in an alleged sexual harassment case on April 28 based on a complaint lodged with Holenarasipura Town police. The case was registered under sections 354A, 354D, 506, and 509 of the IPC on charges of sexual harassment, intimidation, and outraging the dignity of a woman. As per the complaint, the victim claimed that Prajwal Revanna and his father, HD Revanna, had sexually assaulted her. Explicit video clips allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna had started making the rounds in Hassan in recent days, following which the state government constituted the SIT to probe the alleged sex scandal involving the MP. Prajwal Revanna is said to have flown abroad on April 27, a day after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka held on April 26.
Karnataka sex tapes case: CBI likely to issue blue collar notice against Prajwal Revanna
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is poised to issue a blue-corner notice against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna for his alleged involvement in misconduct towards women and dissemination of explicit videos. This notice empowers Interpol to gather information about a person's identity, whereabouts, or activities linked to a criminal inquiry.
H. D. Revanna arrested from former PM Deve Gowdas residence in kidnap case
The kidnapped woman, an alleged rape victim of Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna was rescued hours before the arrest
IGP Kashmir chairs joint security coordination meeting ahead of LS Polls, Amarnath Yatra 2024
IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi-IPS along with DIG CKR Rajiv Pandey-IPS accompanied by SSP Ganderbal Sandeep Gupta-IPS held a joint security review meeting at DPO Ganderbal in connection with GELS-2024 & forthcoming Amarnath Ji Yatra-24. The meeting was attended by Gh Hassan-JKPS Hqrs Ganderbal, Dy.SP PC Ganderbal Aftab Bukhari-JKPS & other senior officers of Police & []
Obscene video case: K'taka CM Siddaramaiah assures to provide all support to victims
HD Revanna and his son, Prajwal Revanna, who is the sitting MP and candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, are facing a probe by a Special Investigative Team (SIT), constituted by the Karnataka government
Sexual Abuse Case: Lookout Notice Issued Against H D Revanna
H D Revanna H D Revanna Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said a lookout notice has been issued by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) against Holenarasipur JD(S) MLA H D Revanna, who is facing sexual abuse allegations along with his son and party MP Prajwal Revanna. Two FIRs have been registered against the JD (S) legislator. Revanna, a former minister, who has been served a second summons to appear for questioning before the SIT probing the case, has time till this evening to do so, Parameshwara said. It (lookout notice) has been issued against him (Revanna) already.....anticipating that Revanna may also plan to go abroad, it has been done, Parameshwara said. Prajwal has already flown abroad. A similar look out notice has been already issued against Prajwal. While speaking to reporters here, he said, Revanna has time till this evening to appear before SIT for inquiry. Second notice was given to him. In the meantime, in the Mysuru kidnap case he is said to have applied for a bail. Responding to a question on an arrest being made in the Mysuru kidnap case, the minister said, such things keep happening..arrests will be happening, lookout notices have been issued, several other developments will be happening, many things may not come to the public domain. A first case was registered against the father and son duo for alleged sexual harassment at the Holenarsipura police station in Hassan district last Sunday, based on a complaint by a woman who worked in Revanna's house. The second FIR was registered against Revanna and his confidant Sathish Babanna in Mysuru on Thursday night for allegedly abducting a woman, who is also reportedly a victim of sexual abuse. Asked, while Satish Babanna, the second accused in the kidnap case has been arrested, but first accused Revanna has not been arrested yet, Parameshwara said, He (Revanna) has been given an opportunity, notice has been given to him under section 41 A of CrPC and he will have to appear (before SIT). He has been served the second notice and he has 24 hours time, which will end today, after which whatever action should be taken will be taken. To a question regarding arresting Prajwal, Parameshwara said, He will have to come back (from abroad). If not today, day-after-tomorrow or after that he will have to come. After that, procedurally, whatever has to be done, like arrest and other things will be done. The 33-year-old Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, was the BJP-JD(S) alliance's candidate from Hassan, which went to the polls on April 26. Explicit video clips allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna had started making the rounds in Hassan in recent days, following which the state government constituted the SIT to probe the alleged sex scandal involving the MP. Prajwal Revanna is said to have flown abroad on April 27, a day after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka held on April 26. His advocate had sought for seven days time for him to appear before SIT, to which the investigating team has replied it is not possible as there is no such provision. The second FIR was filed against Prajwal Revanna, this time by the CID in Bengaluru on Wednesday based on a complaint by a JD(S) party worker, who alleged she was raped by him at gunpoint. He later made a video of her and blackmailed the woman saying he would make it viral if she did not fulfill his lust whenever he demanded, the complaint said. Meanwhile, the SIT team did the 'spot mahazar' at Revanna's Holenarsipura residence in the presence of the victim on Saturday, according to sources.
CBI Likely To Seek Blue Corner Notice For Prajwal Revanna Amid Sex Scandal | English News | N18V
CBI Likely To Seek Blue Corner Notice For Prajwal Revanna Amid Sex Scandal | English News | N18VAs trouble continues to brew for NDA's Hassan Lok Sabha constituency candidate Prajwal Revanna and his father, HD Revanna, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was likely to seek a 'Blue Corner Notice', against the Hassan MP. The grandson of former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda and the party MP from Hassan, 33-year-old Prajwal is facing allegations of sexually abusing women after scores of explicit video clips started making the rounds in recent days.
Ktaka CM chairs SIT meeting, orders immediate arrest of Prajwal Revanna
Bengaluru, May 4: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sex video scandal involving sitting JD-S MP and NDA candidate from Hassan, Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. According to an official statement issued by the CMs office, Siddaramaiah has [] The post Ktaka CM chairs SIT meeting, orders immediate arrest of Prajwal Revanna appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Lookout notice issued against JD(S) leader H.D. Revanna
Lookout notice issued against JD(S) leader H.D. Revanna Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said a lookout notice has been issued by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) against Holenarasipur JD(S) MLA H D Revanna, who is facing sexual abuse allegations along with his son and party MP Prajwal Revanna. Two FIRs have been registered against the JD (S) legislator. Revanna, a former minister, who has been served a second summons to appear for questioning before the SIT probing the case, has time till this evening to do so, Parameshwara said. ''It (lookout notice) has been issued against him (Revanna) already.....anticipating that Revanna may also plan to go abroad, it has been done,'' Parameshwara said. Prajwal has already flown abroad. A similar look out notice has been already issued against Prajwal. While speaking to reporters here, he said, ''Revanna has time till this evening to appear before SIT for inquiry. Second notice was given to him. In the meantime, in the Mysuru kidnap case he is said to have applied for a bail.'' Responding to a question on an arrest being made in the Mysuru kidnap case, the minister said, ''such things keep happening..arrests will be happening, lookout notices have been issued, several other developments will be happening, many things may not come to the public domain.'' A first case was registered against the father and son duo for alleged sexual harassment at the Holenarsipura police station in Hassan district last Sunday, based on a complaint by a woman who worked in Revanna's house. The second FIR was registered against Revanna and his confidant Sathish Babanna in Mysuru on Thursday night for allegedly abducting a woman, who is also reportedly a victim of sexual abuse. Asked, while Satish Babanna, the second accused in the kidnap case has been arrested, but first accused Revanna has not been arrested yet, Parameshwara said, ''He (Revanna) has been given an opportunity, notice has been given to him under section 41 A of CrPC and he will have to appear (before SIT). ''He has been served the second notice and he has 24 hours time, which will end today, after which whatever action should be taken will be taken.'' To a question regarding arresting Prajwal, Parameshwara said, ''He will have to come back (from abroad). If not today, day-after-tomorrow or after that he will have to come. After that, procedurally, whatever has to be done, like arrest and other things will be done.'' The 33-year-old Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, was the BJP-JD(S) alliance's candidate from Hassan, which went to the polls on April 26. Explicit video clips allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna had started making the rounds in Hassan in recent days, following which the state government constituted the SIT to probe the alleged sex scandal involving the MP. Prajwal Revanna is said to have flown abroad on April 27, a day after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka held on April 26. His advocate had sought for seven days time for him to appear before SIT, to which the investigating team has replied it is not possible as there is no such provision. The second FIR was filed against Prajwal Revanna, this time by the CID in Bengaluru on Wednesday based on a complaint by a JD(S) party worker, who alleged she was raped by him at gunpoint. He later made a video of her and blackmailed the woman saying he would make it viral if she did not fulfill his lust whenever he demanded, the complaint said. Meanwhile, the SIT team did the 'spot mahazar' at Revanna's Holenarsipura residence in the presence of the victim on Saturday, according to sources.
CBI likely to issue 'Blue Corner Notice' against Prajwal Revanna, SIT officials say
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah held a crucial meeting with Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials regarding the alleged sex scandal involving Prajwal Revanna. The officials informed the chief minister about the potential issuance of a 'Blue Corner Notice' by the CBI against the MP from Hassan, which could speed up the investigation process.
Rahul Gandhi urges Karnataka CM to take swift action in Prajwal case
Bengaluru, May 4 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has penned a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging him to provide support to the victims of alleged sexual assaults by Prajwal Revanna, Member of Parliament representing Hassan. Gandhi stressed the moral responsibility of the Congress party to stand up for justice for women, calling for... The post Rahul Gandhi urges Karnataka CM to take swift action in Prajwal case first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
SIT likely to seek 'Blue Corner Notice' from CBI against Prajwal Revanna
SIT likely to seek 'Blue Corner Notice' from CBI against Prajwal Revanna Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday was informed by officials of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged sex scandal involving Prajwal Revanna that there is a possibility of the CBI issuing a ''Blue Corner Notice'', against the Hasssan MP. Siddaramaiah held an ''important meeting'' with SIT officials, during which he instructed that immediate action be taken to arrest Prajwal Revanna. ''We will proceed for arrest with appropriate measures. There is a possibility of CBI issuing a Blue Corner Notice, which will speed up the investigation,'' the officials told the CM, according to a release from his office. ''They (SIT officials) have assured that they will arrest and get the accused back, as soon as they get the information from the airports,'' it said. A Blue Corner Notice is issued by the international police cooperation body to collect additional information from its member countries about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a crime. The SIT is said to have sent a request to the CBI, the nodal body for Interpol matters in India, seeking a Blue Corner Notice against Prajwal Revanna, official sources said. ''Once CBI issues this notice, SIT hopes to get information about the whereabouts of Prajwal Revanna,'' they said. The 33-year-old Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former PM H D Deve Gowda, was the BJP-JD(S) alliance's candidate from Hassan, which went to the polls on April 26. Explicit video clips allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna had started making the rounds in Hassan in recent days, following which the state government constituted the SIT to probe the scandal. Prajwal Revanna is said to have flown abroad on April 27, a day after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka was held. His advocate had sought for seven days' time for him to appear before the SIT, to which the investigating team has replied it is not possible as there is no such provision. At the meeting, the chief minister was briefed by the SIT officials about the developments so far in the case, his office said in the statement. The officials explained to Siddaramaiah that Prajwal Revanna, the main accused in the case, is ''missing'', and that a lookout notice has been issued against him, and intensive search is also being conducted. ''Immediate action should be taken to arrest Prajwal Revanna. Decisive and strict action should be taken against those involved in the case,'' the chief minister said as he gave stern instructions to the officials that negligence and delay in this matter will not be tolerated.
Nazia Hassan said that her husband refused to bear the expenses of her cancer treatment. She said that she would rather die than live with Ishtiaq Baig as he caused her more pain than cancer.
JD(S) leader Revanna faces lookout notice for alleged land grab
JD(S) leader Revanna faces lookout notice for alleged land grab Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said a lookout notice has been issued by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) against Holenarasipur JD(S) MLA H D Revanna, who is facing sexual abuse allegations along with son and MP Prajwal Revanna, with two FIRs registered against him. He also said, Revanna, a former minister, who has been served a second notice (summons), has time till this evening to appear for questioning before the SIT probing the case. ''It (lookout notice) has been issued against him (Revanna) already. It was issued against both -- Revanna and Prajwal. Anticipating that Revanna may also plan to go abroad, it has been done,'' Parameshwara said. While speaking to reporters here, he said, ''Revanna has time till this evening to appear before SIT for inquiry. Second notice was given to him. In the meantime, in the Mysuru kidnap case he is said to have applied for a bail.'' Responding to a question on an arrest being made in the Mysuru kidnap case, the minister said, ''Such things keep happening...arrests will be happening, lookout notices have been issued, several other developments will be happening, many things may not come to the public domain.'' A first case was registered against the father and son duo for alleged sexual harassment at the Holenarsipura police station in Hassan district on last Sunday, based on a complaint by a woman who worked in Revanna's house. The second FIR was registered against Revanna and his confidant Sathish Babanna in Mysuru on Thursday night for allegedly abducting a woman, who is also reportedly a victim of sexual abuse. Asked, while Satish Babanna, the second accused in the kidnap case has been arrested, but first accused Revanna has not been arrested yet, Parameshwara said, ''He (Revanna) has been given an opportunity, notice has been given to him under section 41 A of CrPC and he will have to appear (before SIT). ''He has been served the second notice and he has 24 hours time, which will end today, after which whatever action should be taken will be taken.'' To a question regarding arresting Prajwal Revanna, Parameshwara said, ''He will have to come back (from abroad). If not today, day-after-tomorrow or after that he will have to come. After that, procedurally, whatever has to be done, like arrest and other things will be done.'' The 33-year-old Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, was the BJP-JD(S) alliance's candidate from Hassan, which went to the polls on April 26. Explicit video clips allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna had started making the rounds in Hassan in recent days, following which the state government constituted the SIT to probe the alleged sex scandal involving the MP. Prajwal Revanna is said to have flown abroad on April 27, a day after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka held on April 26. His advocate had sought for seven days time for him to appear before SIT, to which the investigating team has replied it is not possible as there is no such provision. The second FIR was filed against Prajwal Revanna, this time by the CID in Bengaluru on Wednesday based on a complaint by a JD(S) party worker, who alleged she was raped by Prajwal at gunpoint. He later made a video of her and blackmailed the woman saying he would make it viral if she did not fulfill his lust whenever he demanded, the complaint said. Meanwhile, the SIT team did the 'spot mahazar' at Revanna's Holenarsipura residence in the presence of the victim on Saturday, according to sources.
HD Revanna and his son, Prajwal Revanna, who is the sitting MP and candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, are facing a probe by a Special Investigative Team (SIT), constituted by the Karnataka government,
Probe Team At Sex Scam Accused MP's Karnataka Home After Fresh Lookout Notice
A special investigation team arrived at Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna's home in Karnataka's Hassan today amid the ongoing probe into the 'obscene videos' case.
Probe Team At Sex Scam Accused MP's Home After Fresh Lookout Notice
A special investigation team arrived at Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna's home in Karnataka's Hassan today amid the ongoing probe into the 'obscene videos' case.
Rahul Gandhi writes to Karnataka CM for extending support to Prajwal Revanna's victims
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging him to extend all possible help to the victims of JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna's exploits. In a letter to Siddaramaiah, Gandhi condemned the actions of Revanna, an MP from the southern state, and accused him of enjoying immunity with the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In a veiled attack on Modi, the Congress leader said he has never come across a senior public representative who has constantly chosen silence in the face of untold violence against women. I request you to kindly extend all possible support to the victims, Gandhi said in his letter to the Karnataka chief minister. They deserve our compassion and solidarity as they fight their battle for justice. We have a collective duty to ensure that all parties responsible for these heinous crimes are brought to book, he added. Describing the incidents as horrific sexual violence unleashed by the incumbent member of Parliament from Hassan, Gandhi alleged that Revanna sexually assaulted and filmed hundreds of women over several years. Many who looked up to him as a brother and son were brutalised in the most violent manner and robbed of their dignity. The rape of our mothers and sisters warrants the strictest possible punishment. I am deeply shocked to learn that as far back as December 2023, our Home Minister Shri Amit Shah was informed by Shri G Devaraje Gowda about Prajwal Revanna's antecedents, especially his history of sexual violence and the presence of videos filmed by the perpetrator, the former Congress chief said. Revoke Prajwals passport, Karnataka CM tells PM again He said what is even more shocking is that despite these gruesome allegations being brought to the notice of the seniormost leadership of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre, Modi campaigned and canvassed for a mass rapist. Furthermore, the Union government wilfully allowed him to flee India to derail any meaningful investigation. The deeply perverse nature of these crimes and the absolute impunity enjoyed by Prajwal Revanna with the blessings of the Prime Minister and Home Minister deserves the strongest condemnation, Gandhi said. In my two decades in public life, I have never come across a senior public representative who has constantly chosen silence in the face of untold violence against women. From our wrestlers in Haryana to our sisters in Manipur, Indian women are bearing the brunt of the Prime Minister's tacit support for such criminals, he alleged. In this backdrop, Gandhi said the Congress has a moral duty to fight for justice for our mothers and sisters. I understand that the Karnataka government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the grave allegations, and a request has been made to the Prime Minister to cancel Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport and get him extradited to India at the earliest, he said. Revanna, the Janata Dal (Secular) MLA from Holenarasipura in Karnataka's Hassan district, is the son of former prime minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda and elder brother of former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy. He is facing allegations of sexually abusing women. Amid Prajwal row, BJP-JDS alliance likely to continue for Council polls
Rahul Gandhi offers support to victims of alleged assault by Prajwal Revanna
Rahul Gandhi offers support to victims of alleged assault by Prajwal Revanna Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging him to extend all possible help to the victims of JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna's exploits. In a letter to Siddaramaiah, Gandhi condemned the actions of Revanna, an MP from the southern state, and accused him of enjoying immunity with the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In a veiled attack on Modi, the Congress leader said he has never come across a senior public representative who has constantly chosen silence in the face of untold violence against women. ''I request you to kindly extend all possible support to the victims,'' Gandhi said in his letter to the Karnataka chief minister. ''They deserve our compassion and solidarity as they fight their battle for justice. We have a collective duty to ensure that all parties responsible for these heinous crimes are brought to book,'' he added. Describing the incidents as ''horrific sexual violence'' unleashed by the incumbent member of Parliament from Hassan, Gandhi alleged that Revanna sexually assaulted and filmed hundreds of women over several years. ''Many who looked up to him as a brother and son were brutalised in the most violent manner and robbed of their dignity. The rape of our mothers and sisters warrants the strictest possible punishment. ''I am deeply shocked to learn that as far back as December 2023, our Home Minister Shri Amit Shah was informed by Shri G Devaraje Gowda about Prajwal Revanna's antecedents, especially his history of sexual violence and the presence of videos filmed by the perpetrator,'' the former Congress chief said. He said what is even more shocking is that despite these gruesome allegations being brought to the notice of the seniormost leadership of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre, Modi campaigned and canvassed for a ''mass rapist''. ''Furthermore, the Union government wilfully allowed him to flee India to derail any meaningful investigation. The deeply perverse nature of these crimes and the absolute impunity enjoyed by Prajwal Revanna with the blessings of the Prime Minister and Home Minister deserves the strongest condemnation,'' Gandhi said. ''In my two decades in public life, I have never come across a senior public representative who has constantly chosen silence in the face of untold violence against women. From our wrestlers in Haryana to our sisters in Manipur, Indian women are bearing the brunt of the Prime Minister's tacit support for such criminals,'' he alleged. In this backdrop, Gandhi said the Congress has a moral duty to fight for justice for ''our mothers and sisters''. ''I understand that the Karnataka government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the grave allegations, and a request has been made to the Prime Minister to cancel Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport and get him extradited to India at the earliest,'' he said. Revanna, the Janata Dal (Secular) MLA from Holenarasipura in Karnataka's Hassan district, is the son of former prime minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda and elder brother of former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy. He is facing allegations of sexually abusing women.
Sex Scandal Row: SIT To Conduct Spot Mahazar At Revanna's House in Hassan's Holenarasipura
A victim had alleged that she was sexually harassed by JD(S) leaders HD Revanna and Prajwal Revanna at his house in Hassan's Holenarasipura
HD Kumaraswamy demands SIT probe into Rahul Gandhi's words on Hassan MP Prajwal
Kumaraswamy criticizes Rahul for implicating Modi in Prajwal's 400 rape accusations, defends Deve Gowda and Chennamma, and mentions DK Shivakumar's video release. He urges SIT to probe further into the scandal.
UAE, Uzbekistan sign investment memorandum to boost digital infrastructure development
UAE, Uzbekistan sign investment memorandum to boost digital infrastructure development Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 4 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan have signed an investment memorandum, establishing a framework for investment cooperation in digital infrastructure with a focus on data centre and artificial intelligence projects in Uzbekistan. The memorandum was signed by Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, and Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan's digital market has been experiencing steady growth since the adoption of the Digital Uzbekistan - 2030 strategy in 2020, which paved the way for the country's transformation over the next decade. The data centre market in the country is projected to grow by 9.82 per cent between 2024 and 2028, resulting in a market volume of USD 361.40 million in 2028. The memorandum aims to explore and evaluate joint investment opportunities for new data centres in Uzbekistan, which would provide cloud and AI solutions to both private and government entities. Additionally, the agreement seeks to attract major cloud service providers to the country, assess the potential for super-computer projects, explore the development of language models specific to Uzbekistan, and establish a local talent ecosystem for AI and computing, apart from facilitating strong and effective collaboration between the public and private sectors in the two nations. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment of the UAE, said: This memorandum builds on the strong relations between the two nations, reflecting our commitment to mutual prosperity through collaboration in economically crucial sectors. Moreover, expanding data centres and AI capabilities in Uzbekistan contributes to enhancing its position as a preferred destination for digital investments in Central Asia. Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, commented: I am honoured to sign this memorandum with the Ministry of Investment of the UAE, marking a significant milestone in our efforts to transform Uzbekistan into a leading IT hub. This partnership presents unparalleled investment opportunities for UAE-based companies to tap into Uzbekistan's vast potential, leveraging our country's strategic location and favourable business environment. Together, we will unlock new avenues for growth, innovation, and economic development, positioning Uzbekistan as a key player in the global digital landscape. I am confident that this collaboration will yield substantial returns, driving progress and prosperity for both nations. In 2023, the non-oil trade between the UAE and Uzbekistan rose to USD 1.9 billion, representing a twofold increase from USD 1 billion in 2022 and a more than threefold increase from the previous year. The UAE emerged as Uzbekistan's 17th largest trading partner globally in 2022, outpacing other Arab countries and accounting for 82 per cent of Uzbekistan's trade with the Arab world. (ANI/WAM)
Revoke Prajwals passport, Karnataka CM tells PM again
BAGALKOT: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday again demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have the passport of Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna revoked, which will help the government of any foreign country to deport him. Addressing the media, Siddaramaiah said he has written a letter to the PM in this regard, and added that the investigating agency will bring Prajwal back to India. Holding the BJP responsible for giving the ticket to a rape accused, the CM alleged that the party did it deliberately, despite knowing about the heinous sexual acts allegedly committed by Prajwal. The CM alleged that the BJP would stoop to any low in the name of Hindutva and to gain power. He said a case of rape has been filed against Prajwal, and not sexual harassment. I strongly believe women who have been raped will not lie. Particularly, when a married woman complains of rape, we have to believe it, Siddaramaiah said. Earlier, he said that a direction has been given to the officials concerned to trace the victims of rape and sexual harassment. Siddaramaiah said that efforts have been made to deliver justice to the victims. On the reported statement of JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy that he and his brother HD Revanna are different, Siddaramaiah wondered why is Kumaraswamy dicussing the case with lawyers, along with Revanna and father and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda. Interestingly, during the poll campaign, Kumaraswamy declared that his son and Prajwal are the same for him. The family plays politics together and commits heinous acts together, Siddaramaiah alleged. He further claimed that the BJP has no respect for women, the Constitution, social justice, or for reservation. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Textile Minister Shivanand Patil, MLA HY Meti, DCC president SG Nanajayyanamath and other leaders were present.
SIT issues fresh lookout notice against Revanna, Prajwal
BENGALURU: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a fresh notice to JDS leader and MLA HD Revanna and his son Prajwal Revanna, Hassan MP, in connection with a sexual harassment case registered against them in Holenarasipur town police station. The first notice was issued on Tuesday. Both had sought time to appear before the SIT. Their plea was turned down as there is no such provision in the law. They have to appear before the SIT within 24 hours after the notice is issued. The second notice was issued on Friday. A lookout notice has also been issued against Prajwal as he is now abroad. Meanwhile addressing reporters, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said that the second notice was issued to Revanna and Prajwal as part of the procedure. If they fail to respond even to the second notice, then the SIT will take a call on the action to be taken against them. The chief minister has written to the prime minister to initiate action to cancel the diplomatic passport of Prajwal. The SIT will take up the kidnap case registered against Revanna in KR Nagar police station in Mysuru district. There is information that Prajwal is now in Germany. We can send some officers there to secure him. But now, we are not contemplating doing it. I do not know where Karthik (former driver of Prajwal) is. If there are provisions in law to take action against those responsible for leaking the videos, then they will be included in the case Dr Parameshwara said. The SIT also issued a notice to Bhavani Revanna, wife of Revanna, as she has been accused of abusing the victim who had filed a complaint in Holenarasipur town police station. SIT search A team of 30 SIT personnel headed by Superintendent of Police Seema Latkar searched three residences of JDS leader and MLA Revannas family in Hassan district on Friday. The search operation began at 3.30am. Of the three premises, two are farm houses owned by Revannas sons. The farm houses are at Paduvalahippe and Gannigadda in Hassan district where the alleged sexual harassment is said to taken place. Those working in the farm houses were questioned by the SIT officers. Advocate appears before SIT Advocate Devaraje Gowda appeared before the SIT on Friday. Karthik had accused Gowda of leaking the videos. Gowda went to the SIT office to give his statement on the developments that happened after Karthik gave him the pen drive. After appearing before the SIT, Gowda said the investigations are going on at a rapid pace. Plaint against Prajwal In her complaint against Prajwal in the CID police station on Thursday, the 44-year-old victim alleged that she was Hassan ZP member when she was allegedly raped by Prajwal in the MPs quarters in Hassan at gun point in 2021. The victim, who is a JDS worker, stated that as a panchayat member she visited the office of the MP and the MLA to help people. When she had gone to meet Prajwal seeking seats in the BCM hostel for girls, she was asked to wait for him in a room on the first floor. There were some women in the room. After they left, Prajwal closed the door and allegedly abused her sexually. He also made a video of her being sexually abused by him. He threatened to kill her and her husband if she went to the police, she said and accused Prajwal of raping her several times.
