Latvian parliament revokes citizenship granted to India-born scientist
On 22 October the Saeima, Latvia's parliament, adopted under an urgent procedure a law revoking the Latvian citizenship previously granted to scientist Divya Kanan Viswanath. She was born in India.
Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, on 22 October adopted under an urgent procedure a law that revokes the Latvian citizenship previously granted to India-born scientist Divya Kanan Viswanath. The legislature has thereby withdrawn its earlier decision to grant her citizenship.
What is known about the decision
The law was passed under an urgent procedure, meaning accelerated consideration in parliament. In Latvia, citizenship for an individual can be granted by a law, so revoking it required a new law adopted by the Saeima.
Divya Kanan Viswanath is a scientist who was born in India. She had been granted Latvian citizenship earlier.
What the source does not say
The available information does not state why the Saeima revoked the citizenship, how lawmakers voted, or when the law takes effect. It also does not say whether the scientist has commented on the decision. These questions remain open until further information is published.
