May 2nd 2024.
The political drama in Karnataka over the scandalous video involving JD leader Prajwal Revanna has taken center stage yet again. The video, which shows Revanna engaging in sexual harassment and abuse of women, has caused a stir in the political circles of Karnataka, especially with the Lok Sabha elections looming ahead.
According to sources, Revanna, who is the sitting MP and NDA candidate for the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, has requested time to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT). He is expected to arrive in Bengaluru late at night on May 15. However, the SIT has not yet responded to his request, and Revanna is scheduled to fly in from Frankfurt on Friday.
In a new development, the former driver of Revanna, who confessed to giving the pen drive containing the offending videos to BJP leader Devaraje Gowda, has suddenly disappeared after receiving a notice from the SIT. The driver, Karthik, had been working with Revanna for 13 years but had a falling out with him a year ago over a land deal.
Former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has alleged that influential leaders are behind Karthik's disappearance, hinting at Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar. He questioned who sent Karthik to Malaysia and urged his brother to gather information from the central government. Shivakumar, in response, denied any involvement and stated that he had no reason to hide people and engage in political games.
Furthermore, Revanna's suspension from the JD party on Tuesday came after the Congress government formed the SIT to investigate the allegations against him. Revanna, in his first public comment on the issue, expressed his confidence that the truth would prevail soon. He also stated that he would not be present for the inquiry but has communicated through his lawyer to the CID in Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, the controversy has caused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to cancel Revanna's diplomatic passport. The leader of opposition, R Ashoka, has demanded that the government vacate power if it is unable to arrest Revanna. Responding to this, Shivakumar has challenged Ashoka to take state BJP President BY Vijayendra and others to meet the victims of the scandal and assure them of justice.
In the midst of all this, Kumaraswamy and Deve Gowda, who claim to respect women, have not yet reached out to the victims. Shivakumar has questioned their silence and urged them to visit the victims' homes and give them courage. He also emphasized the need to focus on the real issue at hand and not divert from it. Ashoka, who holds a constitutional position, has remained silent on this issue, even though he has raised his voice on other matters.
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