Suraj Revanna accuses former minister of involvement in 2001 acid attack on Deve Gowda family

Suraj Revanna, a member of Janata Dal (S), has accused the late G. Puttaswamy Gowda, a former Minister, of being involved in an acid attack on his family members in 2001. This claim has sparked controversy in Hassan district. Revanna made these remarks during a birthday event, alleging a political conspiracy against the Deve Gowda family. He referenced the acid attack that injured H.D. Deve Gowda's wife and daughter-in-law, suggesting it was part of ongoing political targeting. In response, Congress MP Shreyas M. Patel expressed disappointment over Revanna's comments, questioning the timing and motives behind the allegations. He emphasized respect for the Deve Gowda family and noted that such accusations had not been made previously.