We’ve written to Centre for cancellation of Prajwal’s diplomatic passport, says CM
The Hindu
State government seeks cancellation of rape accused MP's diplomatic passport; Chief Minister accuses Union government of protecting him.
The State government has written to the Union government seeking cancellation of diplomatic passport issued to Janata Dal(S) Hassan MP and rape accused Prajwal Revanna, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in Bagalkot on Friday.
“The Union government has said that he has fled the country using privileges under diplomatic passport. That is why, I have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get his diplomatic passport cancelled ,” the Chief Minister told reporters.
Mr. Siddaramaiah was on his way to address his party’s campaign meetings in Uttara Kannada.
“Routine passport and visa check of each and every passenger is done during foreign travel. No one can leave the country without the knowledge of the Central government. If the accused has travelled in the midst of a controversy surrounding him, it can only mean that the Union government is protecting him,” he said.
To a query on reports that Prajwal Revanna has moved to Dubai from Europe, the Chief Minister said that the State SIT officials will trace him and apprehend him from wherever he is.
“He is accused of rape and sexual harassment. We have formed SIT to look into the matter. We have given a free hand to SIT. We have also directed the police to provide protection to the victims. This is very different from the BJP that gave ticket to Prajwal Revanna as an alliance candidate, despite fully knowing of the accusations against him,” the Chief Minister said.
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