Political Silence: Karnataka Scandal and the Rape Conviction

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticized leaders of JD(S) and BJP for their silence on ex-MP Prajwal Revanna's life imprisonment verdict for rape. Convicted by a special court, Revanna faced multiple charges, leading to political outcry and questions on alliances in Karnataka's political landscape.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 02-08-2025 20:51 IST | Created: 02-08-2025 20:51 IST
Political Silence: Karnataka Scandal and the Rape Conviction
Prajwal Revanna
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expressed concern over the silence of JD(S) and BJP leaders following the life imprisonment sentence of former MP Prajwal Revanna for rape charges.

A special court convicted the grandson of ex-Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda in a rape case, as allegations of sexual abuse came to light.

The political sphere remains tense as Shivakumar urged JD(S) and BJP to address the scandal, emphasizing their responsibility to comment on Revanna's conviction.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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