Former Karnataka CM and Janata Dal (Secular) chief HD Kumaraswamy criticised the ruling Congress get together within the state over an alleged obscene video case involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. A JD(S) delegation met with Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and requested a “neutral probe” into the matter. In a memorandum signed by present and former members of the Karnataka Legislature, in addition to get together leaders, the JD(S) requested that the governor suggest the case to the CBI for a “thorough investigation.
“We now have submitted to the Governor the entire developments on this case thus far. We requested him to induce the Central authorities to conduct a good investigation into this case. The place is the investigation heading? What precisely is Revanna’s function on this? Why did they arrest Revanna? The state authorities is misusing the facility. The place are the victims? Congress claims there are over 2900 victims, however the place are they?” Kumaraswamy requested whereas talking to reporters after assembly with the governor.
Whereas urging for a CBI probe, the JD(S) claimed in its memorandum that the SIT is “influenced and misguided” by the state authorities, including {that a} “free, honest, and neutral inquiry” is unattainable on this case.
“It is delivered to the type discover of the governor that these movies have been circulated extensively not solely in Hassan Parliamentary constituency but in addition in different Parliamentary constituency by social media platform and pen drives to defame the contesting candidates of NDA alliance,” in keeping with the memo.
“We wish to carry to your consideration that we welcome the formation of the SIT as a result of we’re not against the investigation into Prajwal Revanna’s alleged exploitation of ladies and totally assist it. Moreover, our get together by no means condones or tolerates such behaviour and attitudes in the direction of girls amongst our leaders and staff. In consequence, our get together took immediate and decisive motion to droop Prajwal Revanna,” the assertion continued.
The memorandum additionally focused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, accusing them of “circulating” the movies at challenge. “Nevertheless, the SIT’s investigations are biassed, partial, and lack transparency. Moreover, the federal government controls and screens all of SIT’s features and actions every day. “The SIT is working on the request of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister,” the memorandum learn.
“As per the stories, it’s alleged that the movies containing obscene scenes of exploited girls have been circulated on the behest of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Hassan Parliamentary constituency and in addition in Bengaluru Rural Parliamentary constituency from the place his brother DK Suresh MP is in search of re-election,” stated the assertion.
“Within the background, it’s extremely unattainable to anticipate free, honest and neutral inquiry from the Particular Investigation Group because the staff is influenced and misguided by the state authorities,” said the assertion.
The JD(S) additionally accused the state authorities of “failing to cease the circulation” of the alleged movies. “We search variety intervention in recommending the case for thorough inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation,” it stated.
“Dialog between Devaraje Gowda and DK Shivakumar brazenly exposes collision, conspiracy and involvement of Siddaramaiah and DK in SIT investigation bringing out vested curiosity in tarnishing the picture of the investigation, bringing out vested curiosity in tarnishing the picture of HD Devegowda, HD Kumaraswamy and in addition picture of JDS get together.”
“It’s well-known that DK Shivakumar is answerable for the distribution of over 25,000 pen drives in bus stops, parks, and different public locations all through Hassan constituency. “The state authorities has utterly did not cease the circulation of alleged movies, inflicting an excessive amount of agony, sorrow, and indignity to the households of the victims,” the memorandum said.
The memorandum additionally requested the governor to “advise” the chief minister to “drop” his deputy from cupboard.
