Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/08/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Hassan, Karnataka |
Latest News about Prajwal Revanna
Prajwal Revanna was officially allotted prisoner number 15528 at Bengaluru Central Prison on his first day of incarceration. He reportedly broke down emotionally upon entering the prison after receiving the life sentence for the rape case.
Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life and fined a total of Rs 11.5 lakh, with Rs 11.25 lakh awarded as compensation to the victim. The conviction marks the first of four sexual assault and harassment cases against him, while three other cases remain pending trial.
A Special Court for elected representatives in Bengaluru convicted former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna of raping a 47-year-old domestic worker at his family's farmhouse in Holenarasipura. The court found him guilty under eight IPC sections, including repeated rape and rape while in a position of authority, with sentencing scheduled for the following day.
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Bio/Wiki
| Prajwal Revanna is a convicted rapist and former Indian politician currently serving a life sentence for sexual assault and rape. | |
| He served as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha representing the Hassan constituency in Karnataka. | |
| He is the grandson of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, who founded Janata Dal (Secular). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) | Bengaluru Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
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Personal Life
| Prajwal Revanna is currently unmarried. | |
| He belongs to the Vokkaliga community, classified as OBC in Karnataka. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | H. D. Revanna (politician) |
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| Mother | Bhavani Revanna (politician) |
| Siblings | Suraj Revanna (politician, physician) |
| Grandfather | H. D. Deve Gowda (former Prime Minister of India) |
Career
| Political Party | Janata Dal (Secular) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Current Status | Serving life imprisonment in Bengaluru Central Prison |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prajwal Revanna hails from a family deeply rooted in politics. | |
| 2. His grandfather, H. D. Deve Gowda, founded Janata Dal (Secular). | |
| 3. His father, H. D. Revanna, has served as the Minister of Public Works Department in Karnataka. | |
| 4. Prajwal actively participated in campaigning for his father during the 2014 general elections. | |
| 5. He successfully contested and secured the Hassan Lok Sabha seat in the 2019 elections. | |
| 6. The Karnataka High Court disqualified Prajwal from his Member of Parliament position for irregularities in his election affidavit in 2023. | |
| 7. In May 2024, he was taken into custody in connection with a sex scandal case. | |
| 8. Prajwal is affiliated with the Vokkaliga community, classified as OBC in Karnataka. | |
| 9. The rape case involved a 47-year-old domestic worker at his family's farmhouse in Holenarasipura, Hassan district. | |
| 10. He was convicted under eight IPC sections including 376(2)(k) for rape while in a position of authority and 376(2)(n) for repeated rape. | |
| 11. Three other cases of rape and sexual harassment against him remain pending trial. |