BENGALURU: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday indicated that the next process to bring back Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing allegations of sexual exploitation of several women, from abroad will be initiated if he does not turn up on May 31. .

His statement comes a day after Prajwal released a video statement in which he said he would appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and cooperate in the investigation.

"We have made all efforts across the country to bring Prajwal back. We have written to the Central government, we have obtained a warrant against him, which we have informed the Ministry of Home and External Affairs. Also, a Blue Corn notice Has been given."Released. Meanwhile, he released a video message about his return," Parameshwar told reporters.

He said, Prajwal's decision to come back is right because no one can escape from the clutches of law. “It is said that if he loses the election, his membership will be terminated and his diplomatic passport will also be confiscated. Considering all this, he might have decided to come back.,

The legal process will begin after Prajwal returns, he said, adding, "I don't know what prompted him to release that video... We will see what happens on May 31. If he doesn't come, then the next process Will happen." launch."

On whether Prajwal would be arrested at the immigration center upon landing here, Parameshwara said, the SIT will decide it.

Responding to a question, he said, “There is already a Blue Corner Notice, an arrest warrant, he has been given a notice to appear before the SIT.Chargesheet and other things will be done later. Now we have to find out the truth." He will be arrested if he surrenders.

Asked about Prajwal's allegation that the Congress conspired against him, the Home Minister said, "Let's look at all those things. The SIT will look into all those things.,

Prajwal (33), grandson of JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda and ND candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha constituency, is accused of sexually exploiting women.

He reportedly left for Germany on April 27, a day after Hassan's vote and is still at large. Following the SI's request through the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), a 'Blue Corner Notice' seeking information about his whereabouts has already been issued by Interpol.

A special court for elected representatives issued an arrest warrant against Prajwal Revanna on May 1 following an application filed by the SIT.

Responding to a question on BJP's protests against the alleged rise in killings in the state, the minister said, “It is their right to protest, we are not saying they should not protest.We will respond at the appropriate time."

Claiming that the law and order situation in Karnataka is good, he said, "Unfortunately murders have been reported... they should not have happened. Will also release data on crime rate and number of murders, that too then When BJP was in power." .Besides this, there were also drug cases during his time."