"This question should be asked to the MEA. Why did they deny the delegation led by me, and why are they allowing it now? What was wrong then and what is right now?...We were supposed to be there from 13th June, and it is 21st already. Do you think World Expos and World Trade exhibitions will
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday asked the MEA to explain the "politics" behind initially denying and then approving his delegation's US visit and accused the Centre of denying Karnataka its right to seek investments from abroad.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge was granted clearance by the Ministry of External Affairs for his US visit. Taking to 'X', Kharge mentioned that MEA has taken a "U-Turn" and revoked their earlier decision to grant him permission for a US visit.
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Saturday hit out at the Union Government after the Ministry of External Affairs denied Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge's request to visit the USA.
Karnataka Minister for Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge wrote to the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeking clarification over not getting clearance for the visit to the United States.
"I'm holding back on making any public statements for now. Once I'm back in Bengaluru, I will seek a clear explanation from the Government of India regarding this denial," Kharge posted on X while responding to a section of media reporting on the issue.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday addressed the recent stampede incident in Bengaluru, stating that the officers responsible have been suspended and a magisterial enquiry has been ordered to investigate the matter.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday admitted that the stampede near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which caused the death of 11 people, could have been prevented with better planning and coordination.
The BJP, on Saturday, demonstrated a major protest titled 'Kalaburagi Chalo' here, demanding the removal of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge from the state Cabinet over the recent incident in Chittapur.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the Enforcement Directorate's probe against Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case and said that the ruling party's sole motive is to keep the opposition "under their thumb."
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Saturday slammed the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state for "dictatorial and rowdy" attitude over the alleged attack on BJP leader and Karnataka Leader of Opposition (LoP), Chalavadi Narayanswamy, in Chittar constituency on May 21.