Amidst an ongoing inquiry, Prajwal Revanna, the suspended leader of Janata Dal (Secular) and accused of sexual harassment, is anticipated to return from Germany shortly. Authorities are looking into and taking action as a result of the national attention that the Revanna controversy has generated.
Returning from Germany
Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, is expected to return to India this week from Germany, according to Karnataka government officials. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) looking into the charges of sexual assault against him has summoned him, and his expected arrival is scheduled to occur at the same time.
Inquiry and Commissariat
Prajwal Revanna has been called by the SIT to come before it and answer questions about the claims of sexual abuse. The investigation team has also called his father, Holenarasipur MLA HD Revanna. There could be legal repercussions for not following the summons, including being called a “absconder.”
Callouts and Distributing Videos
After lewd recordings allegedly featuring Prajwal Revanna surfaced in the Hassan region of Karnataka, controversy around him exploded. There have been allegations of abuse and assault after it was purported that these tapes showed Revanna engaging in sexual actions with several women.
Documents and Lawsuits
Officials found a pen drive filled with multiple pornographic recordings shot at the Revanna homes in Bengaluru and Hassan during the preliminary probe. A woman who worked at their residence later made a formal complaint against Prajwal Revanna and his father under several provisions of the Indian Penal Code.
Travelling Abroad and Political Repercussions
After the Karnataka Lok Sabha elections on April 27, Prajwal Revanna left for Germany amid growing accusations. There were doubts regarding his desire to assist with the probe after his departure. But his father said Revanna would come back if they were called in to conduct an inquiry.
JD(S) Reaction and Hold
The original Lok Sabha candidate from Hassan for the Bharatiya Janata Party-JD(S) coalition was Prajwal Revanna, in spite of the accusations. But as the scandal grew, the JD(S) moved quickly to suspend Revanna and give him a show-cause notice in relation to the claims of sexual assault.
The events surrounding Prajwal Revanna’s return from Germany amid accusations of sexual harassment highlight the gravity of the claims and the potential legal ramifications for him. The story continues to garner a lot of attention, leading to cries for justice and accountability as the inquiry goes on and political repercussions surface.
-Nithika