Prajwal Revanna

Prajwal Revanna is an Indian politician. He is a JDS leader and a member of parliament, representing the Hassan seat in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament.

By Zainab Ashraf | Friday, May 31, 2024, 02:56:27 PM [IST]

Prajwal Revanna Biography

Prajwal Revanna, born on August 5, 1990, in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, is the son of former Cabinet Minister H.D Revanna and the grandson of Deve Gowda. After completing his BE, Prajwal embarked on a journey into the political arena. In 2015, he was selected as one of the 10 promising young politicians in India by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), UK, offering him exposure to the British governance system.

Despite being a member of the Janta Dal (Secular), Prajwal faced a setback in 2018 when his uncle, H.D Kumaraswamy, denied him a ticket in the elections, leading to a familial dispute. However, undeterred by this setback, Prajwal remained resilient and engaged in political activities in Hassan. In 2019, his perseverance bore fruit as he contested and won the Hassan Lok Sabha seat, previously held by Deve Gowda.

Prajwal's passion lies in empowering and mobilising the youth of India to contribute to the nation's strength. His journey reflects his commitment to public service and his dedication to shaping the political landscape for a better tomorrow.

Prajwal Revanna Personal Life

Full Name	Prajwal Revanna
Date of Birth	05 Aug 1990 (Age 35)
Place of Birth	Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
Party Name	Janata Dal (Secular)
Education	Graduate
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	H. D. Revanna
Mother's Name	Bhavani Revanna
Religion	Hindu

Prajwal Revanna Net Worth

Net Worth

₹6.06 CRORE

ASSETS

₹9.78 CRORE

Liabilities

₹3.73 CRORE

Education Qualification of Prajwal Revanna

Prajwal Revanna has studied B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) from Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Interesting Facts about Prajwal Revanna

The complaint of sexual assault was filed by a 47-year-old woman against both Prajwal Revanna and his father, HD Revanna, a former minister. The woman, a domestic worker, accused both father and son of sexual assault. Following this, he was suspended from the JD(S) on May 30, 2024. Additionally, in fresh case, Prajwal is booked for repeatedly raping former maid in her 60s.

He has fled to Germany on a diplomatic passport. He was expected to return to Bengaluru on May 15 but at the last moment, he cancelled his flight. Finally, he lands in Bengaluru and is arrested by the Special Investigation Team in this case.

Political Timeline of Prajwal Revanna

2024 : He is a BJP-JD(S) alliance candidate from the Hassan Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka which went to the polls in the second phase on April 26. He was suspended from JD(S) over sex tapes row on May 30.
2020 : He assumed the role of Member in the Standing Committee on Commerce. and then served as a Member in the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2019 : He contested and won the Hassan Loksabha seat in the Parliament Elections 2019 against BJP candidate A Manju by a margin of 1,42,123 votes. He served as a Member of the Standing Committee on Water Resources from 2019 to 2020.
2018 : He actively participated in the election campaign for JDS. In fact, he travelled all parts of Karnataka state during state assembly elections.
2015 : He became a Member of JD(S).
2014 : Prajwal did a huge campaign for his grandfather H. D. Deve Gowda in Hasan constituency.

Prajwal Revanna Achievements

In 2015 he was among the 10 young aspiring politicians in India to be chosen by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the UK to be exposed to the British way of governance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Prajwal Revanna)

Whose son Prajwal Revanna is?
Prajwal Revanna is the son of former Cabinet Minister H.D Revanna.

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