Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken a dig at the controversy surrounding Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna in Karnataka. Amit Shah’s statement comes amid growing concerns over sexual harassment allegations against the MP. Let us know in detail about Amit Shah’s comments and the developments related to the case.
A clear stance: supporting women’s rights: Amit Shah
Amit Shah reiterated the BJP’s stand on the issue, emphasizing his support for women’s rights and the need for a thorough investigation into the matter. He underlined the importance of maintaining law and order in the state and stressed that it is the responsibility of the state government to take appropriate action.
Call to Action: Holding Accountable
Shah questioned the lack of action from the Congress-led state government in addressing the allegations against Prajwal Revanna. He urged for prompt action and expressed solidarity with the ‘Matri Shakti’ of the country, reflecting the BJP’s commitment to ensure justice for women.
JD(S) response: Assurance of action
#WATCH | On ‘obscene videos’ case involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, Union HM Amit Shah says, “BJP’s stand is clear that we stand with the ‘Matr Shakti’ of the country. I want to ask Congress, whose government is there? The government is of Congress Party. Why they have not… pic.twitter.com/bAZYw7i1oi
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BJP’s stand is clear that we stand with the ‘mother power’ of the country. I want to ask Congress whose government is there? The government is of Congress party. Why hasn’t he taken any action yet? We do not have to take action on this, because it is a matter of law and order of the state, the state government has to take action on it. We are in favor of investigation and our ally JD(S) has also announced to take action against it, today is their core committee meeting and steps will be taken.
Kumaraswamy’s stand: Family’s name dragged
Here, former Chief Minister Kumaraswamy has expressed strong objection to the names of his father and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and other family members being dragged into the controversy. He said that if the allegations are proved in the investigation of the Special Investigation Team, then the party will take strict action against Prajwal. It is possible that today the party may also suspend Prajwal.
Government’s response: Formation of SIT
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that his government has decided to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the alleged obscene video case of Prajwal Revanna. CM had given this information on his X handle on Saturday.
Conclusion: Call for Justice
Amit Shah’s statement underlines the importance of accountability and justice in sexual harassment cases. As the investigation progresses, it is important to prioritize the rights and well-being of the victims and ensure that appropriate action is taken against the perpetrators. The formation of the SIT is an important step towards effectively addressing the case and upholding the rule of law.