Karnataka: Govt writes to MEA, seeks cancellation of diplomatic passport of Revanna jr
State Government has written to the ministry of external affairs (MEA) seeking cancellation of the diplomatic passport issued to Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna for dodging summons from the special investigation team (SIT) probing complaints of sexual abuse of women, against him.
The letter follows a special court issuing an arrest warrant against him, Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday.
The first-time MP is seeking reelection from Hassan as an NDA candidate, and fled the country a day after the April 26 polls.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the home minister added, had already written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for speedy cancellation of his passport.
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The government asking for cancellation of the passport in accordance with the law was one thing. But a court has issued an arrest warrant now, and the government has followed up on its earlier letter with a fresh one, the minister said.
If the MEA were to cancel Revanna Jr's diplomatic passport, it would become impossible for the MP
