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New Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
MEA denies political clearance to Punjab Minister for US visit; fourth AAP leader to be denied foreign travel approval
CHANDIGARH: Once again, the Aam Aadmi Party led Punjab Government and BJP led Union Government are at loggerheads, as Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has denied political clearance to Punjab Power and Public Works Department Minister Harbhajan Singh for his scheduled visit to the United States. Singh is supposed to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit 2025 to be held in Boston, Massachusetts from August 4 to 6. He is the fourth Aam Aadmi Party leader (minister or senior functionary) who has been denied approval for foreign travel. Sources said that political leaders require clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs for travelling abroad. The MEA cited security reasons for the refusal. Harbhajan Singh said that this conference would have been a good learning experience as a legislator and an opportunity for international exposure. "The summit would have provided a platform to connect with legislative peers and policy innovators from across the globe, enabling me to bring back innovative ideas and best practices that can be implemented for the benefit of Punjab,'' he said. When asked why he was denied permission, Singh said that the MEA would know better.
New Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Centre denies political clearance to Punjab minister Harbhajan Singh for US visit, AAP slams move
CHANDIGARH: Tensions have once again flared between the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government and the BJP-led Union government, after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied political clearance to Punjab Power and Public Works Department Minister Harbhajan Singh for his scheduled visit to the United States. Singh was invited to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit 2025, to be held in Boston, Massachusetts, from August 4 to 6. With this, he becomes the fourth AAP minister or senior functionary from Punjab to be refused permission for foreign travel by the Centre. According to sources, all political leaders require clearance from the MEA for overseas visits. In this instance, the clearance was denied citing security reasons. Responding to the development, Minister Harbhajan Singh expressed disappointment, stating, 'The summit would have been a valuable learning experience and a chance to engage with legislators and policy innovators from around the world. It could have helped bring back progressive ideas for the benefit of Punjab.' When asked why the clearance was denied, Singh said, 'The MEA would know better.'
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Centre declines nod to Punjab power minister Harbhajan for US visit
The Union government has denied political clearance to Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh for his planned visit to the US, sources said on Thursday. Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh Singh was to participate in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit 2025, scheduled to be held in Boston, Massachusetts, from August 4 to 6. Political leaders require clearance from the ministry of external affairs for travelling abroad. Singh has not been given political clearance by the Union government for visiting the US, the sources said. Last year, the Centre denied political clearance to chief minister Bhagwant Mann for his visit to Paris to support the Indian hockey team at the Olympic Games. Punjab assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan was also denied political clearance for going to participate in a legislature conference in the US in August last year. In 2022, minister Aman Arora was also denied political clearance for a knowledge sharing study tour to Europe. The invitation to Singh was extended jointly by the NCSL and National Legislators' Conference Bharat (NLC Bharat). The NCSL Legislative Summit 2025 is one of the largest gatherings of legislative leaders, staff experts and policymakers worldwide, creating an environment filled with unparalleled learning, networking and inspiration opportunities. The summit would feature open sessions covering various aspects of governance, professional development workshops and networking events designed to facilitate knowledge exchange among legislative colleagues from different countries and jurisdictions, according to an official release issued on July 28.
The Print
31-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Centre denies permission to Punjab minister Harbhajan Singh to visit US
Political leaders require clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs for travelling abroad. Singh was to participate in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit 2025, scheduled to be held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA from August 4 to 6. Chandigarh, Jul 31 (PTI) The Union government has denied political clearance to Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh for his planned visit to the US, sources said on Thursday. Singh has not been given political clearance by the Union government for visiting the US, the sources said. The invitation to Singh was extended jointly by the NCSL and National Legislators' Conference Bharat (NLC Bharat). The NCSL Legislative Summit 2025 is one of the largest gatherings of legislative leaders, staff experts and policymakers worldwide, creating an environment filled with unparalleled learning, networking and inspiration opportunities. The summit would feature open sessions covering various aspects of governance, professional development workshops and networking events designed to facilitate knowledge exchange among legislative colleagues from different countries and jurisdictions, according to an official release issued on July 28. Last year, the Centre denied political clearance to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his visit to Paris to support the Indian hockey team at the Olympic Games. Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan was also denied political clearance for going to participate in a legislature conference in the US in August last year. In 2022, minister Aman Arora was also denied political clearance for a knowledge sharing study tour to Europe. PTI CHS VSD DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
31-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Centre denies permission to Punjab minister Harbhajan Singh to visit US
Agency: PTI Chandigarh, Jul 31 (PTI) The Union government has denied political clearance to Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh for his planned visit to the US, sources said on Thursday. Singh was to participate in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit 2025, scheduled to be held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA from August 4 to 6. Political leaders require clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs for travelling abroad. Singh has not been given political clearance by the Union government for visiting the US, the sources said. The invitation to Singh was extended jointly by the NCSL and National Legislators' Conference Bharat (NLC Bharat). The NCSL Legislative Summit 2025 is one of the largest gatherings of legislative leaders, staff experts and policymakers worldwide, creating an environment filled with unparalleled learning, networking and inspiration opportunities. The summit would feature open sessions covering various aspects of governance, professional development workshops and networking events designed to facilitate knowledge exchange among legislative colleagues from different countries and jurisdictions, according to an official release issued on July 28. Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan was also denied political clearance for going to participate in a legislature conference in the US in August last year. In 2022, minister Aman Arora was also denied political clearance for a knowledge sharing study tour to Europe. PTI CHS VSD DIV DIV (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 31, 2025, 22:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
