Priyank Kharge writes to EAM Jaishankar seeking clarification on denial of clearance for US visit
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has written a letter to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar seeking clarification on the denial of political clearance for his scheduled official visit to the United States.
Kharge, who was set to visit the US from June 14 to 27, posted on social media platform X that he had written to the Union Minister to question the rejection of clearance. “As someone accountable to the people of Karnataka, I have sought an explanation. This visit was aimed at attracting investments and creating employment opportunities for the state,” he stated.
What was the visit about?
Kharge's official itinerary included attending the BIO International Convention in Boston and participating in a conference in San Francisco. Meetings with major companies, universities, and institutions were also planned, with a focus on investment, job creation, and signing key agreements.
In his letter, Kharge emphasized that Karnataka is not just India’s tech capital but also a driving force for growth in the Asia-Pacific region. “Our state is a global leader in startups and innovation. It is therefore unjustified to deny political clearance to its IT-BT minister without citing any reason,” he wrote.
He warned that such arbitrary denial could hamper future planning and engagements vital for Karnataka's development.
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Groom kills friend hours before wedding over Rs 1.5 lakh debt; held
Beed (Maharashtra) (PTI): A groom allegedly killed his friend on the eve of his wedding in Maharashtra's Beed district, fearing he would disrupt the ceremony over an unpaid debt of Rs 1.5 lakh, police said on Tuesday.
The victim, Chand alias Guddu Tamboli (30), was found bludgeoned to death on Monday morning on the outskirts of Khokarmoh village in Shirur Kasar tehsil.
Investigations indicated that Chand had lent Rs 1.5 lakh to his friend Atiq Tamboli and was persistently demanding repayment.
Chand had apparently threatened to show up at the venue of Atiq's wedding on Monday and cause a disturbance if his money wasn't returned, a local crime branch official said.
Upset by the threat and fearing social humiliation on his wedding day, Atiq allegedly decided to eliminate his friend. On Sunday night, he called his friend to a secluded spot and allegedly killed him by crushing his head with a stone before absconding, the official said.
After the body was found on Monday, the police launched an investigation. Based on technical surveillance and localised intelligence, the police apprehended Atiq from Beed city late Monday night and booked him on charges of murder, he added.
