The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is currently handling the Karnataka government’s plea to revoke the diplomatic passport of suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP, Prajwal Revanna. This request comes amidst allegations of sexual harassment against Revanna, who is the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. As the controversy unfolds, official sources revealed that the MEA received a letter from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, urging the cancellation of Revanna’s diplomatic passport, particularly following his departure from India post Lok Sabha elections. Concerns have been raised by Karnataka’s Home Minister over the delay in the Centre’s response, especially with an arrest warrant issued against Revanna by a Special Court for Elected Representatives.
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- Karnataka government seeks cancellation of Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport.
- Revanna, accused of sexual harassment, is grandson of ex-PM Deve Gowda.
- MEA receives letter from Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for passport revocation.
- Revanna left India after Lok Sabha elections amidst controversy.
- Centre’s delay in responding concerns Karnataka’s Home Minister.
- Arrest warrant issued against Revanna by Special Court for Elected Representatives.
- Revanna allegedly traveled to Germany without political clearance.
- MEA confirms no political clearance granted for Revanna’s Germany trip.
- Utilization of diplomatic passport for unauthorized travel termed irregular.
- MEA processing Karnataka’s request for diplomatic passport cancellation.
