Prajwal Revanna, a 33-year-old mechanical engineer and politician, has been making headlines recently, but for all the wrong reasons. The grandson of Janata Dal (Secular) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, Prajwal has been accused of being involved in a sex scandal in Hassan, Karnataka.
As the controversy unfolds, many are left wondering who Prajwal Revanna is and how he rose to prominence in Karnataka’s political landscape.
Early Life and Education
Prajwal Revanna was born into a family of politicians. His father, H D Revanna, is Deve Gowda’s elder son and a former minister, while his mother, Bhavani Revanna, was a member of the Hassan Zilla Panchayat. Prajwal’s brother, Suraj Revanna, is an MLC.
Growing up in a family of politicians, it was only natural for Prajwal to take an interest in politics from a young age. After completing his education, Prajwal graduated as a mechanical engineer from the Bangalore Institute of Technology in 2014.
Prajwal’s foray into politics began in 2019 when he contested the Lok Sabha election from Hassan. He won the election with a margin of over 1.40 lakh votes, defeating BJP’s A Manju.
In November 2019, he became the state General Secretary of Janata Dal (Secular). Prajwal is currently seeking re-election from the Hassan Lok Sabha seat as the joint candidate of the BJP-JD(S) alliance.
The Hassan Sex Scandal
Recently, explicit video clips allegedly featuring Prajwal Revanna with multiple women have been circulating in Hassan. The videos have sparked widespread outrage, with many accusing Prajwal of sexually assaulting the women in the videos.
The Karnataka government has decided to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the allegations against Prajwal. The SIT will investigate the authenticity of the videos and whether they were doctored to tarnish Prajwal’s image.
Prajwal’s Response to the Allegations
Prajwal has denied the allegations, claiming that the videos are doctored and are being circulated to tarnish his image. Through his election agent, Prajwal lodged a complaint with the authorities, stating that the videos are fake and are being used to influence the election outcome.
However, the police have information that Prajwal has left the country, according to the chief minister’s office.
What’s Next for Prajwal Revanna?
As the investigation into the allegations against Prajwal Revanna continues, it remains to be seen how the controversy will affect his political career. The people of Hassan will be watching closely as the drama unfolds, and Prajwal’s fate will be decided in the coming days.
