Who is Suraj Revanna? Here's all you need to know about the charges against him
Suraj Revanna, a leader in the Janata Dal (Secular) and a member of the legislative council (MLC) in Karnataka, was arrested on Sunday following allegations of sexual assault. A party worker filed a complaint claiming that Revanna sexually abused him at Revanna's farmhouse in Ghannikada on June 16.
Details of the Complaint
The 27-year-old complainant alleged that Suraj Revanna committed «unnatural offences» and sexually abused him. The charges include serious sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The complainant stated that Revanna assaulted him and later demanded ₹5 crore, which was reduced to ₹2 crore, to avoid filing a false case of sexual assault.
Revanna’s Denial and Counter-Accusations
Suraj Revanna has categorically denied these allegations, suggesting that the charges are part of a political conspiracy. He stated, “I absolutely reject these allegations. They are part of a political conspiracy. An FIR has also been lodged against the complainant. Let the truth come out. I have faith in the law of the land.”
HL Shivakumar, an aide to Revanna, further explained that the complainant had initially approached Revanna seeking a job. When Revanna indicated that he could not help at the moment but might consider it in the future, the complainant then demanded money, alleging assault when the demands were not met.
The Revanna Family Under Scrutiny
Suraj Revanna is the eldest son of Holenarasipur MLA HD Revanna and the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. The entire Revanna family has been under
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