'Visa matters are sovereign': MEA on row over foreign speakers at Congress event
The ministry of external affairs defended its visa decisions against allegations of cancellations for the Bharat Summit. Reports indicated that over 100 foreign speakers were denied entry or had visas revoked prior to the event. Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng's visa cancellation drew significant attention due to her past interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Key Takeaways
- The ministry of external affairs defended its visa decisions against allegations of cancellations for the Bharat Summit.
- Reports indicated that over 100 foreign speakers were denied entry or had visas revoked prior to the event.
- Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng's visa cancellation drew significant attention due to her past interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The ministry of external affairs defended its visa decisions against allegations of cancellations for the Bharat Summit. Reports indicated that over 100 foreign speakers were denied entry or had visas revoked prior to the event. Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng's visa cancellation drew significant attention due to her past interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.