Karnataka MP Sex Scandal: Women’s Commission Chief Asks Why No Arrest Was Made

By OB Bureau On Apr 30, 2024

New Delhi: National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma on Tuesday, called the alleged “obscene videos” case linked to JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna a “big issue” and said that NCW had taken note of the issue after which the Special Investigation Team was formed.

“National Commission for Women had already taken note of this, after which the SIT was formed. We have asked the DGP about the status today. Firstly, why did the government let him go away when NCW had registered a complaint and why a police action wasn’t taken and no arrest was made? Karnataka government needs to answer the questions. This is a big issue. Several women have allegedly been sexually assaulted. Doesn’t matter if the videos are old or recent, a crime is a crime,” the NCW chief told ANI.

Earlier today, the National Commission for Women wrote to Karnataka’s deputy general of police, Alok Mohan, regarding the ‘obscene videos’ case linked to the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna from Karnataka’s Hassan constituency and grandson of former PM HD Deve Gowda.

“The National Commission for Women (hereinafter referred to as ‘The Commission) in exercise of its powers conferred under section 10(I)(f) of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 is mandated to monitor and look into complaints and take suo moto notice of matters relating to deprivation of women’s rights, non-implementation of laws enacted to provide protection to women and also to achieve the objective of equality and development and take up the issues arising out of such matters with appropriate authorities,” NCW said.

“The National Commission for Women has come across multiple media reports indicating that several video clips of a sexual nature, allegedly involving Mr Prajwal Revanna sitting MP for Lok Sabha from Hassan constituency sexually abusing hundreds of women, were circulated on social media in recent days,” the letter said.

Condemning the incident, the commission said that it was “deeply disturbed”.

“Such events not only endanger women’s safety but also foster a culture of disrespect and violence against them.”

“We urge prompt and decisive action from the concerned Police Authority to swiftly apprehend the accused, who has fled the country. A detailed report outlining the measures taken must be submitted to the Commission within three days,” the letter added.

Earlier today, the core committee of the Janata Dal (Secular) recommended the suspension of Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna who is facing an SIT probe in connection with an alleged obscene video case. Notably, Prajwal Revanna was booked in a sexual harassment case on Sunday following complaints by his former house help. An FIR has been filed against Prajwal Revanna, his father and JD (S) leader HD Revanna in connection with the case.