Karnataka BJP chief insists Revanna case be handed over to CBI

Janata Dal (S) MLA HD Revanna, released from jail, in Bengaluru. Pic/PTI

Karnataka BJP President, BY Vijayendra, stated on Saturday that due to names of prominent leaders being linked to the sex video scandal, the Special Investigation Team can't probe the scandal transparently. Speaking to reporters at the party office in Bengaluru, Vijayendra said that the Karnataka government should hand over the case to the CBI, when asked about the statement by arrested BJP leader G Devaraje Gowda that he was offered money to corner Deve Gowda's family.

The release of the video clips allegedly showing former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's grandson and Hassan sitting MP Prajwal Revanna sexually abusing women has taken political circles and civil society by storm in Karnataka. "Why are they hesitant? It is because the names of prominent state government leaders are now linked to the scandal," he slammed. "I am not supporting anyone in this. The use of the scandal for political purposes must stop, and the victims need to get justice. The matter should be taken to its logical end, which is why a CBI probe is being demanded," Vijayendra stated.

Commenting on action against BJP leaders in relation to the scandal, he said the pen drive incident is an unpardonable crime and the accused who distributed the pen drives must be punished. "There is no confusion in the BJP. Whoever is guilty, including prominent leaders, should be exposed. These incidents should not recur in the state," Vijayendra stated. He further targeted the Congress government in the state alleging a collapse of the law and order situation and raised concerns about the safety of women, while urging the Siddaramaiah-led administration to "wake up" and take immediate measures in this regard.

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