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Scottish Green MSP Faces Removal Over False Starvation Claims

5/24/2026

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Investigations show Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan grew up in an Indian family despite claiming childhood starvation.
He won the Edinburgh & Lothians East Holyrood seat and now risks removal before the 2031 term ends.
He attended schools in Chennai and a university charging up to £9,300 annually.
Before election he worked for Essai Education, raised £1,066 through crowdfunding for a visa, and faced a Scottish Conservative demand for transparency.

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Story summary

Investigations show Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan grew up in an Indian family despite claiming childhood starvation.
He won the Edinburgh & Lothians East Holyrood seat and now risks removal before the 2031 term ends.
He attended schools in Chennai and a university charging up to £9,300 annually.
Before election he worked for Essai Education, raised £1,066 through crowdfunding for a visa, and faced a Scottish Conservative demand for transparency.