Former driver of Prajwal Revanna, who gave pendrive to BJP leader, goes missing

The scandal involving obscene videos of suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna has taken a new turn with the disappearance of Karthik, Prajwal Revanna’s former driver who confessed to providing a pen drive containing incriminating videos to BJP leader Devaraje Gowda.

Karthik’s sudden disappearance following an SIT notice has raised eyebrows, with former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy insinuating that influential leaders may be involved in his disappearance, indirectly pointing towards Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar.

The political landscape in Karnataka remains heated as this development unfolds just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Prajwal Revanna, the sitting MP and NDA candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, is expected to return to Bengaluru from Frankfurt on May 15, amid ongoing investigations by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Dy CM Shivakumar responded to these allegations, denying any involvement in sending Karthik abroad and emphasizing that the focus should remain on addressing the core issue of the scandal.

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He challenged the opposition to meet the victims of the video scandal and ensure justice, questioning the sincerity of leaders who claim to respect women but have not taken proactive steps to meet the affected individuals.

Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has taken a direct step by writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the cancellation of the diplomatic passport of Prajwal Revanna.

The JD(S), responding to the gravity of the allegations, suspended Prajwal Revanna after the Congress government formed the SIT to investigate the sexual abuse accusations against him.

In his first public comment on the matter, Prajwal Revanna expressed confidence that the truth would prevail and indicated that he was not currently in Bengaluru to attend the SIT enquiry, but had communicated through his advocate.

The dynamics surrounding this scandal have escalated into a political tug-of-war, with leaders from various parties issuing statements and demands. As the investigation progresses, the role of key individuals like Karthik and the response of political figures will likely remain under intense scrutiny, shaping the narrative of this contentious issue in Karnataka’s political arena.