Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Alleges Bias After US Visit Denied, Asks Why MEA Cleared Others
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/ Jun 19, 2025, 05:42PM IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has sparked a political row after alleging that the Ministry of External Affairs denied him travel clearance to the US for crucial conferences, including the Boston Bio 2025 and the Design Automation Conference in San Francisco. Kharge, who is Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's son and handles the IT portfolio in Karnataka, claims that his name alone triggered the denial — not the itinerary. He stated that the same application, once resubmitted without his name, was approved. He has vowed to write to the MEA seeking an explanation, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to raise the issue with PM Modi. The Design Automation Conference is a key global event for the semiconductor and electronics sector — vital for Karnataka's investment ambitions. Kharge warns that excluding state ministers from such platforms can damage India's federal spirit and global outreach.#priyankkharge #usvisa #usvisarow #priyankkharge #usvisadenial #mea #karnatakapolitics #bostonbio2025 #designautomationconference #itminister #modigovt #investindia #congressvspm #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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