HDK alleges Karnataka government knew rape convict Prajwal Revanna had phone in prison, used issue to divert attention from KPSC scam, Bidadi and NICE projects
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has accused the Karnataka government of using the discovery of a mobile phone in convict Prajwal Revanna's prison cell as a distraction from various state corruption scandals. He vowed to release further details regarding these allegations during the upcoming Vijayadashami festival.
Why it matters
The allegations highlight ongoing political tensions and corruption accusations within Karnataka's state government, involving high-profile figures and infrastructure projects.
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy has said he will continue to raise his voice against the government of Karnataka and will soon divulge details of an issue that could attract nationwide attention. He claimed that the government of Karnataka knew all along that his nephew and former MP, Prajwal Revanna, a rape convict, had a mobile phone in prison , but had highlighted the issue now to take the spotlight away from the KPSC scam , and the Bidadi and NICE projects.
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