The convenor of BJP Karnataka's Social Media Cell, Prashant Makanur, was summoned by city police over a social media post allegedly targeting SC and ST communities. Makanur was released on bail, while BJP President J P Nadda and IT cell head Amit Malviya were also summoned.
HD Revanna had refuted the charges of kidnapping and sexual harassment of the victim of an obscene video case which involves his son, sitting MP and candidate for Hassan Lok Sabha seat, Prajwal Revanna, during the questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was among the early voters today, accompanied by sons -- B Y Raghavendra, BJP candidate from Shimoga Lok Sabha segment and B Y Vijayendra, party's state president -- and daughters-in-law.
The decision came after an FIR was filed against key BJP figures, including party president J P Nadda, IT cell head Amit Malviya, and Karnataka unit chief B Y Vijayendra, over allegations of intimidating SC and ST communities against voting for a specific candidate.
After a heated argument with her husband, the woman purportedly threw her older son into a waste canal directly connected to the Kali River, known for its crocodile population.
As soon as Shivakumar stepped out of his car, a Congress worker was seen putting his arm around Deputy CM's shoulder, after which he allegedly slapped the worker.
A day after his arrest, Janta Dal (Secular) MLA HD Revanna - father of Prajwal Revanna - was sent to four-day Police custody on Sunday. He was arrested after a kidnapping complaint was lodged against him by one victim’s son at the KR Nagar Police station in Bengaluru.
Amidst escalating tensions surrounding allegations of mass sexual assault involving JD (S) leaders HD Revanna and Prajwal Revanna, the Karnataka government announced financial assistance for alleged rape victims in the state.
HD Revanna, who is a JD(S) MLA from Holenarasipura constituency in Hassan district, is the son of former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda and elder brother of former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
The CBI is expected to issue a Blue Corner notice against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in connection with an alleged sex scandal. Prajwal Revanna fled to Germany on a diplomatic passport days after allegations surfaced against him.
The victim's mother alleged in her complaint that the accused was known to her daughter and she had fallen in love with him. The BJP slammed the Congress government in the state over the incident and said that there is no law and order.
Karnataka: Revanna was booked in an alleged sexual harassment case on April 28 based on a complaint lodged with Holenarasipura Town police.
Meanwhile, a 30-member team of SIT probing the sex scandal case also searched HD Revanna's house and farmhouse in Bengaluru and Hassan in connection to sexual assault case against his son Prajwal Revanna.
Obscene videos case: Suspended JD (S) leader Prajwal Revanna is presently abroad and has sought seven days time to return to India, while the police have issued a lookout notice against him.
HD Revanna, son of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, seeks anticipatory bail amidst his involvement in the Karnataka sex scandal. Meanwhile, the scandal takes a new twist as Prajwal Revanna's ex-driver releases a video statement from Malaysia, denying involvement.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he should apologise to the women of India for seeking votes for the "mass rapist". Prajwal Revanna's 'obscene video' case turned into a big poll issue ahead of the third phase of polling on May 7 in Karnataka.
Some explicit video clips allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna had started making the rounds in Hassan recently. The government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged sex scandal involving the MP.
Karnataka: Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda asked the parents of teens to be cautious about what sons and daughters are doing on mobile phones.
According to the police, the post on Facebook was allegedly shared by an account named "BSY" supporters and it was allegedly defamatory towards the Deputy Chief Minister.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Union Home Minister said that Prime Minister Modi is presenting the Congress manifesto to the people in easy language and that is why the Congress has become desperate.
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