Former Karnataka CM and Janata Dal (Secular) chief HD Kumaraswamy criticised the ruling Congress celebration within the state over an alleged obscene video case involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. A JD(S) delegation met with Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and requested a “impartial probe” into the matter. In a memorandum signed by present and former members of the Karnataka Legislature, in addition to celebration leaders, the JD(S) requested that the governor suggest the case to the CBI for a “thorough investigation.
“We have submitted to the Governor all of the developments in this case to date. We asked him to urge the Central government to conduct a fair investigation into this case. Where is the investigation heading? What exactly is Revanna’s role in this? Why did they arrest Revanna? The state government is misusing the power. Where are the victims? Congress claims there are over 2900 victims, but where are they?” Kumaraswamy requested whereas talking to reporters after assembly with the governor.
While urging for a CBI probe, the JD(S) claimed in its memorandum that the SIT is “influenced and misguided” by the state authorities, including {that a} “free, fair, and impartial inquiry” is unattainable on this case.
“It is brought to the kind notice of the governor that these videos were circulated widely not only in Hassan Parliamentary constituency but also in other Parliamentary constituency through social media platform and pen drives to defame the contesting candidates of NDA alliance,” in accordance with the memo.
“We would like to bring to your attention that we welcome the formation of the SIT because we are not opposed to the investigation into Prajwal Revanna’s alleged exploitation of women and fully support it. Furthermore, our party never condones or tolerates such behaviour and attitudes towards women among our leaders and workers. As a result, our party took prompt and decisive action to suspend Prajwal Revanna,” the assertion continued.
The memorandum additionally focused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, accusing them of “circulating” the movies at problem. “However, the SIT’s investigations are biassed, partial, and lack transparency. Furthermore, the government controls and monitors all of SIT’s functions and activities on a daily basis. “The SIT is working on the request of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister,” the memorandum learn.
“As per the reports, it is alleged that the videos containing obscene scenes of exploited women were circulated at the behest of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Hassan Parliamentary constituency and also in Bengaluru Rural Parliamentary constituency from where his brother DK Suresh MP is seeking re-election,” stated the assertion.
“In the background, it is highly impossible to expect free, fair and impartial inquiry from the Special Investigation Team as the team is influenced and misguided by the state government,” acknowledged the assertion.
The JD(S) additionally accused the state authorities of “failing to stop the circulation” of the alleged movies. “We seek kind intervention in recommending the case for thorough inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation,” it stated.
“Conversation between Devaraje Gowda and DK Shivakumar openly exposes collision, conspiracy and involvement of Siddaramaiah and DK in SIT investigation bringing out vested interest in tarnishing the image of the investigation, bringing out vested interest in tarnishing the image of HD Devegowda, HD Kumaraswamy and also image of JDS party.”
“It is well-known that DK Shivakumar is responsible for the distribution of over 25,000 pen drives in bus stops, parks, and other public places throughout Hassan constituency. “The state authorities has fully did not cease the circulation of alleged movies, inflicting a substantial amount of agony, sorrow, and indignity to the households of the victims,” the memorandum acknowledged.
The memorandum additionally requested the governor to “advise” the chief minister to “drop” his deputy from cupboard.
