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‘Visa matters are sovereign’: MEA responds after 115 foreign speakers denied nod for 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…

'Visa matters are sovereign': MEA responds after 115 foreign speakers denied nod for Congress event
'Visa matters are sovereign': MEA responds after 115 foreign speakers denied nod for Congress event — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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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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