HD Deve Gowda Breaks Silence on Sexual Abuse Charges Against His Grandson

GG News Bureau
Bengaluru, 18th May. HD Deve Gowda, the patriarch of the Janata Dal (Secular) party, celebrated his 92nd birthday on Saturday amidst controversy surrounding sexual abuse allegations against his grandson and MP Prajwal Revanna. Gowda, addressing reporters, expressed his willingness for legal action against Prajwal if found guilty. However, he defended his son, JD(S) MLA HD Revanna, claiming that the cases against him were fabricated.

Gowda refrained from delving deeper into the matter, citing its sub judice status. He echoed statements made by his other son and JD(S) state chief, Kumaraswamy, emphasizing the importance of due process and justice for the affected women.

Regarding Prajwal’s departure abroad, Gowda stated that Kumaraswamy had addressed the issue on behalf of the family, emphasizing the government’s duty to uphold the law. Prajwal, facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse, reportedly left for Germany on April 27, prompting an Interpol Blue Corner Notice for his return.

The scandal has ignited a political firestorm, with the ruling Congress and BJP-JD(S) alliance engaging in a heated exchange. Prajwal, who was the alliance’s joint candidate for the Hassan Lok Sabha segment, remains at large.

In a separate development, Revanna, Gowda’s 66-year-old son and former Minister, has been granted interim anticipatory bail in a sexual harassment case, wherein Prajwal is also implicated.

Responding to allegations of a conspiracy to defame his family, Gowda acknowledged the involvement of multiple parties without naming individuals, deferring further comments to Kumaraswamy.

Regarding BJP leader G Devaraje Gowda’s accusations implicating Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in the distribution of explicit videos involving Prajwal, Gowda stated that Kumaraswamy would address the matter.

Gowda concluded by urging media personnel to cease campaigning near his residence and appealed to media owners for cooperation. He announced plans to address the media after the Lok Sabha poll results on June 4.