Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge criticized the BJP and JD(S) for their silence following Prajwal Revanna's conviction in a rape case. Kharge questioned the BJP's 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' slogan, accusing them of using other leaders to divert attention from such crimes.
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Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge criticized the BJP and JD(S) for their silence following Prajwal Revanna's conviction in a rape case. Kharge questioned the BJP's 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' slogan, accusing them of using other leaders to divert attention from such crimes.
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