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Hans India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Minister slams Centre over denial of permission for US visit
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday criticised the Centre for denying him permission to travel to the US to interact with multinational companies to attract investments to the state. According to sources, Kharge was slated to lead a delegation to Boston for Bio 2025 and San Francisco for Design Automation Conference. However, due to denial of permission, he was forced to cut short his ongoing trip and returned from Paris to Bengaluru on Wednesday night. Kharge vowed to raise the matter with the Ministry of External Affairs and seek its response for denying him permission. 'It seems that somewhere Centre is trying to curtail the fame of Karnataka,' the Minister, who holds Information Technology and Biotechnology portfolio, told reporters here. He acknowledged the union government's authority to decline permission but stressed the need for a justification for the decision. 'Rejecting my official tour is improper,' Kharge added. The minister said he would take it up with the Centre. 'We will not leave it just like that. I am going to write to the MEA seeking a valid explanation on why there was a denial of our delegation and a support from the Government of India,' Kharge said. He also requested the Chief Minister to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge also said that he was visiting the US not to discuss politics but to attract investments. 'People in the USA have no time to listen to our politics. We are going there to invite them to invest in Karnataka. The investment that comes to Karnataka will not only benefit the state but also the Centre,' the Minister insisted.
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Priyank Kharge slams Centre over denial of permission for US visit
According to sources, Kharge was slated to lead a delegation to Boston for Bio 2025 and San Francisco for Design Automation Conference.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Centre curbing Karnataka's fame,' alleges Priyank Kharge; calls US trip denial by govt 'improper'
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge (File photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday criticised the central government for denying him permission to travel to the United States to engage with multinational companies and promote investment opportunities in the state. Sources told news agency PTI that Kharge was scheduled to lead a delegation to Boston for Bio 2025 and later to San Francisco to attend the Design Automation Conference. However, following the denial of approval, Kharge had to cut short his ongoing foreign trip and returned to Bengaluru from Paris on Wednesday night. The minister said he would take up the issue with the ministry of external affairs (MEA) and demand a formal explanation for the decision. 'It seems that somewhere Centre is trying to curtail the fame of Karnataka,' said Kharge, who holds the Information Technology and Biotechnology portfolios. While acknowledging that the Centre has the authority to refuse permission, he said the need for a valid justification. 'Rejecting my official tour is improper,' he said. Kharge made it clear that he would pursue the matter further. 'We will not leave it just like that. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo I am going to write to the MEA seeking a valid explanation on why there was a denial of our delegation and a support from the Government of India,' he said. He also urged chief minister Siddaramaiah to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue. Kharge insisted that his US visit was purely for attracting investment and had no political agenda. 'People in the USA have no time to listen to our politics. We are going there to invite them to invest in Karnataka. The investment that comes to Karnataka will not only benefit the state but also the Centre,' he said.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Minister Priyank Kharge slams Centre over denial of permission for U.S. visit
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday (June 19, 2025) criticised the Centre for denying him permission to travel to the U.S. to interact with multinational companies to attract investments to the state. According to sources, Mr. Kharge was slated to lead a delegation to Boston for Bio 2025 and San Francisco for the Design Automation Conference. However, due to denial of permission, he was forced to cut short his ongoing trip and returned from Paris to Bengaluru on Wednesday night. Mr. Kharge vowed to raise the matter with the Ministry of External Affairs and seek its response for denying him permission. 'It seems that somewhere Centre is trying to curtail the fame of Karnataka,' the Minister, who holds Information Technology and Biotechnology portfolio, told reporters here. He acknowledged the union government's authority to decline permission but stressed the need for a justification for the decision. 'Rejecting my official tour is improper,' Mr. Kharge added. The minister said he would take it up with the Centre. 'We will not leave it just like that. I am going to write to the MEA seeking a valid explanation on why there was a denial of our delegation and a support from the Government of India,' Mr. Kharge said. He also requested the Chief Minister to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Kharge also said that he was visiting the U.S. not to discuss politics but to attract investments. 'People in the USA have no time to listen to our politics. We are going there to invite them to invest in Karnataka. The investment that comes to Karnataka will not only benefit the state but also the Centre,' the Minister insisted.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Priyank was told he can't travel to the US two weeks ago
Bengaluru: IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge was told by the ministry of external affairs two weeks ago that he will not be allowed to travel to the United States Bio 2025 convention in Boston, but he reportedly chose not to make the development public to avoid controversy surrounding the high-profile event. In Priyank's absence, the delegation is being led by Keonics chairman and Congress legislator Sharath Bachegowda, who is currently participating in meetings across the US. Sources in the IT department said the ministry of external affairs (MEA) delayed clearances for the rest of the team as well, only approving some just hours before their scheduled departure. One official revealed that the managing director of Keonics received clearance just 16 hours before his flight. Speaking to TOI from Paris, where he is attending the Paris Air Show, Priyank said he has not yet received an official explanation from the MEA regarding the denial. "I am yet to receive a clear communication on reasons for denying me permission to travel to the US. Once I return to India, I will share whatever explanation the central govt provides," he said. Meanwhile, Bachegowda, speaking from New York, admitted Kharge's absence is a huge blow especially during the delegation's engagements. "We have told companies that the minister could not attend due to prior commitments and time constraints," he said. Despite the setback, Bachegowda described the US tour as productive. After participating in Bio 2025 in Boston, the six-member delegation held a series of meetings in New York and is now en route to San Francisco for additional interactions with key players in the IT-BT sector. "We have scheduled 25 to 30 meetings with small and large companies to attract investments into Karnataka," he said. The delegation is expected to return to India by Sunday (June 22).
