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Karnataka Today newsletter: All you need to know about the Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case, and more
Over the past week, a massive sex scandal has rocked Karnataka, overshadowing the political discourse in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. In the thick of it all is Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former PM HD Deve Gowda, and sitting MP from Hassan. On April 27, the Karnataka government, at the behest of the State Commission for Women, constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the alleged video clips of sexual abuse and exploitation involving the Hassan MP.
With pressure building on an embarrassed JD(S), the party suspended Mr. Prajwal earlier this week. On May 1, the Hassan MP — who had fled to Germany on April 27 morning — was served a notice by the SIT to appear for questioning within 24 hours. He is said to have sought seven days’ time to do so, through his lawyers.
What does the sexual abuse scandal mean for the JD(S)’s future, and its alliance with the BJP? How will this affect the women victims? How limiting are ex-parte injunctions in a case like this? Watch to know more.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a lookout circular against Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and ‘absconding’ Hassan MP. The Janata Dal (Secular) has suspended the MP who is accused of sexual harassment of several women and is believed to be in Germany.
The lookout circular has been issued to all immigration points across India, which means Mr. Prajwal will be detained as soon as he reports at any of the immigration points at airports, sea ports, or at border checkposts. This comes a day after he did not comply with a notice by the SIT summoning him for questioning. An advocate claiming to represent the Hassan MP had sought seven days’ time for his client to present himself before the SIT. Sources in the SIT said Mr. Prajwal’s return ticket has been booked for May 15.
Calling JD(S) candidate of Hassan Prajwal Revanna a ‘mass rapist’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise to the nation for campaigning for such a candidate.
He claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew about his case when he campaigned for him for the Lok Sabha elections. “Mr. Modi should seek an apology from the nation for campaigning for him,” he said.
EVMs, VVPATs moved to Assembly constituencies after first randomization
B.Y. Raghavendra, MP, urges artisans and youth to utilise the PM Vishwakarma Scheme for a self-reliant future in Shivamogga.
Two arrested for dangerous bike stunts near Secretariat, Lumbini Park
Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta on Tuesday, urged the Union Finance Ministry to give go ahead for the merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd., (KRCL) with the Indian Railways.
Protesters rally against plans to convert Ooty Race Course into an eco-park, citing environmental and legal concerns.
Join the Chaitra Drama Festival in Belagavi, celebrating World Theatre Day with performances and awards from March 27-29.
Commodore Ben H. Berson, Command Education Officer, Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on Tuesday, said students should come forward to choose the armed forces as a career.
Bengaluru police arrest lorry driver for smuggling ₹3.57 crore ganja, seized 333 kg concealed in vegetable consignment.
Kalaburagi district celebrates 79 gram panchayats declared TB-free, achieving over 90% treatment success, says Deputy Commissioner.
Fuel crisis leads to rising food prices in Coimbatore, affecting restaurants, retailers, and the common man.
Comprehensive arrangements are being made for a smooth and successful 'Chandanotsavam' at Simhachalam on April 20.
The Phalguni Nadi Ulisi Horata Samithi will hold a massive protest in front of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s Regional Office, protesting unbridled pollution of Phalguni River by industrial and municipal waste in Mangaluru on Friday.
All India Radio retains its credibility and distinct identity even in the digital era, while steadily expanding its presence on social media, says D-G Rajeev Kumar Jain.