Bengaluru, May 18: JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda, who turned 92 on Saturday, broke his silence on the sexual abuse charges leveled against his grandson and MP Prajwal Revanna. He stated that he has no objection to the action taken against him if found guilty. However, he mentioned that the cases against his son, JD(S) MLA HD Revanna, who is facing charges of sexual harassment and kidnapping of a woman, were 'created'. He refrained from further commenting as the matter is sub judice.
Recently, Gowda announced his decision not to celebrate his birthday and requested well-wishers and party workers to wish him from wherever they are.
"... I don't want to comment on things that are going on in the court regarding Revanna. Prajwal Revanna has gone abroad. Regarding that, Kumaraswamy (Gowda's other son and state JD(S) chief) has, on behalf of our family, said it is the duty of the government to take action in accordance with the law of the land," Gowda said.
Addressing reporters, the former PM said, "There are several people connected to these sexual abuse cases. I don't want to mention anyone's names. Kumaraswamy has stated that those involved in this matter should face action, and the affected women should get justice and compensation."
"There is no objection from us to taking action against Prajwal. But people have come to know the facts about the allegations made against Revanna, how the case has been created. In one case, he has been granted bail, and in another case, the judgment is expected day after tomorrow... I don't want to comment on it," he said, concurring with Kumaraswamy's statement that if found guilty, no one should be spared.
Prajwal (33) is facing charges of multiple instances of sexually abusing women. The scandal has sparked a political storm with the ruling Congress and BJP-JD(S) engaged in a slugfest.
Prajwal reportedly left for Germany on April 27 and is still at large. An Interpol Blue Corner Notice has been issued against him in an effort to bring him back.
He was the BJP-JD(S) alliance's joint candidate from the Hassan Lok Sabha segment, which went to polls on April 26.
Meanwhile, Gowda's 66-year-old son, Revanna, a former Minister, has been granted interim anticipatory bail from a court here in a sexual harassment case in which his son Prajwal is also an accused.
Asked whether there was a conspiracy to defame and politically scuttle his family, Gowda said, "It is true... considering all that has happened, several people are involved. I won't mention names. Kumaraswamy will address what action needs to be taken."
Responding to a query on BJP leader and advocate G Devaraje Gowda's allegations that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is behind the circulation of a pen drive containing explicit videos involving Prajwal Revanna, Gowda said Kumaraswamy will respond to all of this.
"We have seen in the media what Devaraje Gowda has said. Kumaraswamy, as the party's state President, has been actively responding to all this. He will speak. I won't at this point. I had campaigned for the Lok Sabha polls. On June 4, after the Lok Sabha poll results are announced, I will meet with you (media)," he added.
Gowda also appealed to media persons campaigning near his house to end it. "I also appeal to your owners."
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Peja,
Please explain to your followers that NA TASYA PRATIMA ASTI means there is no image of GOD and U guys are fooled to worship lifeless stones and objects just to be a part of fire...
God says there is only one God and U should worship this one God... and not associate partners with him...
Look for the TRUE GOD , If U are honest U will find him otherwise people like peja will deceive U in your whole life to worship the lifeless objects which will not benefit nor harm anybody.
33 crores plus one
Datta Peetha for Hindus, Kanakana Kindi at Sri Krishna Matta for Harijans. Are you ready Swamiji?????
99% of Hindus are not behind and interested in Ram temple and datta peeta but Bajrangies.....this terrorist groups should be given a lesson by the government.....
Shri Dattatreya was both god and guru for Hindus.
I do not understand the above sentence. Its looks funny while reading because how people accept every creations of god as GOD???
Worship the creator and not his creations.
What is dutta peeta? what about ram temple...is it closed chapter?
Bajrangies should understand that the both places are Muslims property...cannot take a centimeter from it....
It proved that he is the swamy for goons and criminals.
Hey cheater pejawara...
This land doesnot belong to your father, mind it and mind your own business....
Wonderful argument by Great Swamiji, any way, definitely that \DATTA PEETA\" belongs to Hindustanis, but not Criminal Goonda Looters, Swamiji looking and Listening you are Thinking These before Chaddi Now Lungi Cheating Looting for Gangasara, leave their Gangasara business to Master Charan. swamiji see all belongs to Hindustanis why are you simply listening some criminal goonds says for their benefit nothing else you great swamiji these goonda political looters are doing good for our great Nation!!!!!!!!! never and ever swamiji all are Self contribution only not for religion not for nation.
Hindustan Jindabad.."
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