Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Denied US Journey Clearance, To Search Clarification From Centre

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Kharge was slated to guide the state’s delegations on the prestigious Bio 2025 conference in Boston and a distinguished design and automation convention in San Francisco
The incident occurred whereas Kharge was in Paris, attending one other convention and the famend aero present. He was reportedly ready to depart for the US together with his crew instantly from Paris when the journey denial turned obvious. Picture/X
Kharge was slated to guide the state’s delegations on the prestigious Bio 2025 conference in Boston and a distinguished design and automation convention in San Francisco. Nonetheless, sources near the developments point out that whereas different members of the delegation, together with senior officers, acquired their clearances, Kharge’s approval from the ministry of exterior affairs (MEA) didn’t come by way of.
The incident occurred whereas Kharge was in Paris, attending one other convention and the famend aero present. He was reportedly ready to depart for the US together with his crew instantly from Paris when the journey denial turned obvious. He stays in Paris for his ongoing engagement now.
Taking to social media platform X, Kharge addressed the state of affairs, stating, “I’m holding again on making any public statements for now. As soon as I’m again in Bengaluru, I’ll search a transparent clarification from the Authorities of India relating to this denial.”
The refusal of clearance for a state minister to attend worldwide occasions, significantly these essential for the IT and BT sectors, raises questions and is anticipated to spark additional dialogue as soon as Kharge returns to India and formally seeks clarification from the central authorities. The explanations behind the denial stay undisclosed.

Harish Upadhya, an Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, stories from Bengaluru. Political reporting is his forte. He additionally tracks India’s house journey, and is enthusiastic about environmental reporting and RTI investi…Learn Extra
Harish Upadhya, an Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, stories from Bengaluru. Political reporting is his forte. He additionally tracks India’s house journey, and is enthusiastic about environmental reporting and RTI investi… Learn Extra
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