New Delhi: Amidst the ongoing investigation into the alleged obscene video case, Prajwal Revanna, the Member of Parliament representing Hassan in Karnataka, took to social media on Monday to address the situation. In a self-made video, Revanna assured his cooperation with the Special Investigative Team (SIT) and announced his readiness to appear for questioning on May 31.
Revanna stated that his travel plans were made well in advance, pointing out that there was no case against him during the general elections held in Karnataka on April 26. Additionally, Revanna voiced concerns over what he perceives as a politically motivated conspiracy, attributing it to his rising stature in the political arena. The suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP also extended an apology to his family, party supporters and the people of the state.
“Namaskara, firstly I apologize to my parents, my grandfather, Kumaraswamy and my party workers and people of the state. I didn’t inform where I am. When elections were held on (April) 26th, there was no case on me and no SIT was formed then, my foreign trip was pre-planned. That’s why I came to foreign. I came to know about it through YouTube and the news. Then SIT notice was also served to me. Then through my X account I asked for seven days time to appear,” Revanna said in a self-made video released on Monday.
Revanna also claimed that he “went into depression” and “isolated” himself as he accused Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders of sparking a discussion on the issue as part of an alleged conspiracy.
“On 31st Friday, 10 am, I’ll appear before SIT and provide all information related to investigation, I’ll cooperate with the SIT investigation, I have a lot of faith in judiciary, I believe in god and judiciary, that’s why I’ll appear on Friday 31st in front of the SIT,” Revanna added.
Revanna is facing a probe by a Special Investigative Team (SIT) constituted by the Karnataka government over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation following a complaint by a woman who worked in his household.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 1 and May 23 urging him to take action to cancel the diplomatic passport of the Hassan MP, who is said to have flown to Europe after being accused of sexually exploiting several women.
In his letter to the Prime Minister, the Karnataka CM said that it is shameful that Prajwal Revanna fled the country on April 27, 2024, to Germany using his diplomatic passport, shortly after news of his heinous actions emerged and just a few hours before the first FIR was filed against him.
