Prajwal Revanna wasa bright young face in Karnataka politics. Being the grandson of ex-Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and the son of long-time politician H.D. Revanna, Prajwal was born into a legacy of power and public service. What started out as a promising political career now culminates in shame. In August 2025, Prajwal was handed a life sentence after being found guilty of rape—a case that outraged the country and sullied a influential political dynasty.

This story documents the life of Prajwal Revanna, following his meteoric rise in public life, his political legacy in his family, the controversies that surrounded him, and his ultimate fall.Early Life and Political BackgroundHe was born on 5 August 1990, in Hassan, Karnataka. Prajwal Revanna was brought up in India‘s most politically rooted family.

His father, H.D. Revanna, was a minister in the Karnataka state government, and his grandfather, H.D. Deve Gowda, was the 11th Prime Minister of India. Politics wasn’t merely a dream for Prajwal—it was his legacy.Hetook a mechanical engineering degree from the Bangalore Institute of Technology and was also for a brief period involved in further education overseas. Yet, he was soon back in India, motivated by the urge to continue his family‘s political tradition.

Political Career: A Promising Start

Prajwal Revanna joined politics on the ticket of the Janata Dal (Secular) or JD(S), his family’s ruling party. He stood from the Hassan seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, a seat traditionally won by the JD(S). He defeated his rival with a handsome majority and became one of the youngest Members of Parliament at the time.His

victory was symbolic. As much as the JD(S) did not do well in the remaining areas of Karnataka and at the national level, Prajwal‘s victory gave hope for the future of the party. People regarded him as a new-generation leader who could bring life back to the JD(S).During his

time as an MP, Prajwal was a member of several parliamentary committees and was active on issues related to youth, rural development, and agriculture. His eloquent speeches and contemporary political style established him as a popular name in Karnataka politics.

 

The Controversy and Scandal

 

But Prajwal‘s image first started to disintegrate in early 2024 as several charges of sexual misconduct emerged. Graphic video testimony, allegedly featuring Prajwal in non-consensual activities, was spread across pen drives passed out anonymously throughout Karnataka. The videos seemed to have been filmed without the knowledge or approval of the involved women—most of whom were domestic staff or persons vulnerable to abuse.

The scandal caused shock waves throughout the state. The seriousness of the allegations, combined with the graphic nature of the videos, caused an instant public outcry and media sensation.

Prajwal had first refused all the allegations and had explained that the videos were manipulated as part of a political conspiracy. But the Karnataka state government set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. The evidence gathered—which varied from video recordings to survivor accounts—quickedly made a solid case.

 

Flight from Justice and Arrest

 

Soon after the scandal began, Prajwal departed from India on a diplomatic passport, which attracted criticism and accusations of political protection. His trip at this juncture while under serious investigation raised questions regarding why he was permitted to leave.

While facing increasing pressure, the Ministry of External Affairs revoked his passport. Prajwal returned to India in May 2024 and surrendered himself to the police. He was arrested immediately and questioned by the SIT.

A few women have also filed complaints, and several cases were registered under the charges of rape, criminal intimidation, voyeurism, and invasion of privacy.

Trial and Conviction

Unlike most of the high-profile cases lingering for years in Indian courts, the trial against Prajwal Revanna moved at a fast pace. The state government made sure the case was tried in a fast-track court with a female judge hearing it. Within 14 months, one of the rape trials was over.On 2 August 2025, the court

found Prajwal guilty of rape and sexual assault and sentenced him to life imprisonment until death. The verdict was historic—both for the survivor and for the Indian judiciary and public faith.

In addition to the sentence, Prajwal has been asked to pay a compensation of ₹11 lakh to the survivor. His other cases are still under trial and are likely to be wrapped up in the next year.

Life Behind Bars
Now Prisoner Number 15528 at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, Prajwal’s decline is unvarnished. From being an MP who addressed Parliament and represented his party at high-level political gatherings, he now observes a rigorous prison regimen.

Prisoners are made to work every day, and Prajwal earns approximately ₹540 per month doing unskilled prison work. He is permitted scanty telephone calls and visits. Accounts have it that he was disconsolate emotionally on his first night in prison and is still grappling with the situation.

 

Impact on JD(S) and Karnataka Politics

Prajwal‘s conviction has been a crushing blow to the JD(S), a party already reeling from losses in influence. The Gowda family, which used to rule Karnataka politics, is now under fire. There have been raised questions about political privilege, abuse of power, and the culture of impunity.His father, H.D. Revanna,

too, was briefly arrested in an associated kidnapping case, adding to the woes of the party. The political future of the family hangs in the balance.In the 2024

polls, the Congress candidate Shreyas M. Patel bested Prajwal in Hassan—a constituency that had been with the JD(S) since decades.

 

Public Reaction and Societal Impact

The case has initiated extensive public discussion on sexual violence, political privilege, and legal accountability. There were many who appreciated the speed and integrity of the investigation and judicial process. The survivors’ groups and women‘s rights activists appreciated the bravery of the women who spoke out and the work done by the SIT.

It also triggered a wider debate on overhauling the vetting of political candidates, the deployment of online surveillance, and safeguarding vulnerable staff in high-end homes.

 

Conclusion

 

Prajwal Revanna‘s tale is a tragic one of lost potential, unbridled privilege, and justice long overdue. From an up-and-coming MP to convicted rapist, his fall is a cautionary tale of power without accountability.As Indian democracy

grows, cases like these highlight the need for robust legal systems, courageous survivors, and a demanding public. Although Prajwal’s political ambitions were crushed in prison, the waves of his actions will shape politics and justice in Karnataka for many years to come.

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