Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: Karnataka State SDMC Coordination Central Forum pens open letter to CM
Bengaluru: In light of the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal case, the Karnataka State SDMC Coordination Central Forum has penned an open letter to the Chief Minister, urging the immediate arrest of Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna wherever he may be, and the initiation of legal proceedings against him under the IT Act, IPC, and the UAPA.
The alleged involvement of MP Prajwal Revanna and his father, MLA H. D. Revanna, in a gang-rape scandal has drawn widespread condemnation. The Forum stresses the urgency of locating and arresting the accused and the need for legal action under relevant statutes. Furthermore, the Forum calls for a time-bound investigation by the SIT, targeting not only the accused but also any individuals complicit in the filming of the sexual acts.
The letter shows the gravity of the scandal, which reportedly spans thousands of videos and photos and the disturbing trend of exploiting such crimes for political gain.
It criticises the leniency shown towards the accused, raising questions about the safety of women under the current administration.
Amidst ongoing accusations and counter-accusations among political leaders, the Forum appeals for a serious approach to the scandal and calls for measures to protect the victims' rights. It demands iimmediate action against those involved in covering up the scandal, sharing the illicit videos, or impeding the investigation process.
The Forum also addresses concerns regarding the conduct of Prajwal Revanna's family members, calling for their accountability in light of their positions of authority.
In conclusion, the Forum urges the Chief Minister to uphold the principles of democracy and justice by addressing the demands outlined in the open letter.
The open letter has been signed by Moidin Kutty, convener of the Karnataka State SDMC Coordination Central Forum.
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Sanjay Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
Mumbai, Nov 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Talking to reporters, Raut alleged several complaints about EVMs malfunctioning and questioned the integrity of the recently held elections.
The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed 46 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) winning just 20 out of 95 seats it contested.
"We have received nearly 450 complaints regarding EVMs. Despite raising objections repeatedly, no action has been taken on these issues. How can we say these elections were conducted fairly? Hence, I demand that the results be set aside and elections be held again using ballot papers," Raut said.
Citing some instances, he said a candidate in Nashik reportedly received only four votes despite having 65 votes from his family, while in Dombivli, discrepancies were found in EVM tallies, and election officials refused to acknowledge the objections.
The Sena (UBT) leader also questioned the credibility of the landslide victories of some candidates, saying, "What revolutionary work have they done to receive more than 1.5 lakh votes? Even leaders who recently switched parties have become MLAs. This raises suspicions. For the first time, a senior leader like Sharad Pawar has expressed doubts about EVMs, which cannot be ignored."
Asked about the MVA's poor performance in the elections, Raut rejected the idea of blaming a single individual.
"We fought as a united MVA. Even a leader like Sharad Pawar, who commands immense respect in Maharashtra, faced defeat. This shows that we need to analyse the reasons behind the failure. One of the reasons is EVM irregularities and the misuse of the system, unconstitutional practices, and even judicial decisions left unresolved by Justice Chandrachud," he said.
Raut stressed that though internal differences might have existed within the MVA, the failure was collective.
He also accused the Mahayuti of conducting the elections in an unfair manner.
"I cannot call the elections fair given the numerous reports of discrepancies in EVMs, mismatched numbers, and vote irregularities across the state," Raut said.
