In a revelation shedding light on procedural discrepancies, Karnataka’s Home Minister criticized the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for allegedly failing to inform the Foreign Ministry regarding the cancellation of Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport. This accusation follows a statement by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who clarified the procedural requirements for passport impoundment. The controversy stems from allegations against Revanna, prompting a Special Investigative Team (SIT) probe initiated by the Karnataka government. Despite assertions of innocence, Revanna faces allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation, prompting political turbulence ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
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- Karnataka Home Minister accuses PMO of not informing Foreign Ministry on Prajwal Revanna’s passport cancellation.
- Revanna faces SIT probe over allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation by a former household employee.
- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar outlines procedural requirements for passport impoundment.
- PMO allegedly unaware despite Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s letters to PM Modi urging action on Revanna’s diplomatic passport.
- Siddaramaiah deems Revanna’s departure with diplomatic passport amid allegations as shameful in letter to PM.
- Revanna allegedly fled to Germany on April 27, 2024, using diplomatic passport, evading imminent FIR filings.
- Political storm brews as explicit videos purportedly involving Revanna surface on social media.
- Karnataka government forms SIT on April 27 following recommendations by state women’s commission.
- Revanna denies allegations, claims videos are doctored amidst mounting scrutiny.
- Formation of SIT underscores government’s commitment to addressing allegations with seriousness.
