Scandal of Suspended JD(S) Leader: Revanna Defeated by Patel in Hassan

Suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexually abusing multiple women, lost the Hassan Lok Sabha seat by 42,649 votes. Shreyas M Patel of Congress emerged victorious with 6,72,988 votes against Prajwal’s 6,30,339. Revanna, the grandson of JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda, is currently under investigation by the SIT.

In a significant political upset, suspended JD(S) leader and MP Prajwal Revanna, embroiled in allegations of sexually abusing several women, faced defeat in the Hassan Lok Sabha election. The margin of loss was substantial, with Revanna trailing by 42,649 votes.

Shreyas M Patel of Congress clinched the victory in the contested constituency, securing 6,72,988 votes compared to Revanna’s 6,30,339. This unexpected turn of events marks a notable shift in the political landscape of Hassan.

Prajwal Revanna (33), who is the grandson of JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda and contested as the NDA candidate, has been under scrutiny since allegations surfaced post the April 26 polls. Consequently, the JD(S) party suspended him, and he is now under the custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for further investigation.