Greeva Garg –
Karl Edward Rice, a New Zealand national seeking to visit India has accused the Indian Government of denying his entry without any specific reason.
He claimed that the restriction on entry in India is the reason for his separation from his Indian wife.
For withdrawal of his ‘Blacklist’ status for entry in India, the Kiwi Youtuber, has appealed to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and also approached the Delhi High Court.
Karl launched a petition on the Online forum to gather the support of the public.
“Dear @jacindaardern, the Govt of India has blocked me from entering India separating me from my wife & family in Delhi. They blacklisted me without telling me, giving reasons, or letting me reply. Please watch my struggle @NZinIndia,” he tweeted from his handle @iamkarlrock along with a video of his life story.
Karl married an Indian girl, Manisha Malik from Haryana in 2019.
Karl on the ban of his visa to India contacted Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Indian High Commission officials in New Zealand for reasons of the ban.
The officials of MHA restricted Karl from entering India till the next year citing that he has violated the terms and conditions of his visa. “He was found to be doing business activities on a tourist visa and also violating other visa conditions,” MHA said without specifying.
Approaching the Delhi High court for remedies, Karl said, “He would fight back the Government’s decision and hoped to visit India again.”
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