🧨 “Power = Predator?”: Prajwal Revanna Verdict Blasts Silence
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TL;DR:Prajwal Revanna’s rape case isn’t just about one man — it exposes how political power can be used to silence women.Karnataka court rejects his plea to quash the FIR, calls it a clear case of abuse of power.
What Happened?
A Karnataka court has refused to quash the rape case against Prajwal Revanna, former MP and grandson of ex-PM HD Deve Gowda.The judge stated it’s a clear case of a predator in power, and that the survivors' silence wasn’t consent — it was fear.Revanna is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, filming the acts without consent, and using his political influence to intimidate them.
Flashback / Context
The allegations date back to early 2024, when a pen drive containing over 400 objectionable videos was handed over to the police.The survivors include domestic workers, party staff, and women from economically weaker backgrounds.Revanna left the country soon after the videos leaked, returning only under legal and public pressure.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains: Survivors, women’s rights activists, and everyone fighting against abuse in political spaces. This verdict strengthens the idea that no one is above the law.Loses: Political dynasties that ignore accountability. The court took a stand not just against Revanna, but against a wider culture of silence and impunity.
People’s Angle
Many of the survivors were from working-class families — housemaids, drivers’ wives, junior workers.The judgment slams victim-blaming and questions why survivors didn’t speak up earlier. The court made it clear:“Not speaking out is not consent — it is fear.”For thousands of young women entering political work or internships, this is a signal that the law can protect you — if it chooses to listen.
MediaFx Take
This case reveals the deep rot in how Indian politics treats women — especially women from marginalised backgrounds.But this verdict offers hope. The court didn’t buy the “no evidence” excuse.It’s time parties stop shielding powerful predators and start protecting citizens.
