Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the alleged sex scandal involving JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. In a letter to Karnataka CM, Rahul Gandhi requested Siddaramaiah to provide all necessary support to the victims and take strict action against those accused of such a 'heinous' crime. Launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi, Rahul Gandhi said it is “shocking” that the Prime Minister campaigned for a “mass rapist” despite such “heinous” allegations.
“Prajwal Revanna sexually abused and filmed hundreds of women over several years. Many who looked up to him as brother and son were abused in the most violent manner and deprived of their dignity. The rape of our mothers and sisters warrants the strictest possible punishment. ” ,” Rahul Gandhi said in the letter.
Rahul Gandhi expressed shock over the news that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was aware of Prajwal Revanna's antecedents since December 2023 but no action was taken.
“I am deeply shocked to learn that our Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, was informed by Shri G. Devaraje Gowda as early as December 2023 about Prajwal Revanna's antecedents, especially his history of sexual violence and the presence of videos filmed by the What is even more shocking is that despite bringing these heinous allegations to the attention of the top BJP leadership, the Prime Minister has been campaigning and looking for a mass rapist,” the letter said.
Continuing his attack on the BJP and Prime Minister Modi, Rahul Gandhi said he had never come across a senior public representative who consistently opted for silence in the face of untold violence against women.
“From the wrestlers in Haryana to our sisters in Manipur, Indian women are bearing the brunt of the Prime Minister's tactical support for such criminals,” the letter said.
“In this backdrop, the Congress party has a moral obligation to fight for justice for our mothers and sisters. I understand that the Government of Karnataka has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the serious allegations and a request has been made to the Prime Minister to revoke the diplomatic passport of Prajwal Revanna and have him extradited to India,” he added.
Rahul Gandhi requested the Karnataka CM to extend all possible support to the victims and ensure that all parties responsible for these heinous crimes are brought to justice.
Prajwal Revanna's sexual abuse case
Ahead of the third phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Karnataka has been hit by a huge political controversy, which has cornered the BJP and its ally JD(S). Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister Deve Gowda, became embroiled in the case after his lewd videos went viral on the internet, where the JD(S) leader harassed several women.
Opposition parties quickly targeted Prime Minister Modi and the BJP over the issue as the Karnataka government formed a special investigation team to probe the matter. Prajwal Revanna left the country for Germany as the furore surrounding the case increased, prompting authorities to issue a lookout circular against the JD(S) leader.
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Published: May 4, 2024 2:46 PM IST