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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Five arrested in Kerala's Walayar for beating to death Jharkhand native
Palakkad (Kerala) (PTI): Five people have been arrested for allegedly beating to death a Jharkhand native on suspicion of theft near Walayar here a day ago, police said on Friday.
The arrests were formally recorded late Thursday night and all the accused have been booked for the offence of murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, an officer of Walayar police station said.
The deceased -- Ramnarayan Bhayar (31) -- was working as a labourer in the Walayar area.
According to police, Bhayar was attacked by a group of men on Wednesday evening, alleging that he was involved in a theft at Kizhakeattappallam near Walayar.
As per the FIR, the incident occurred before 7.40 pm, and the injured Bhayar was rushed to the Palakkad District Government Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police said a detailed investigation was underway to ascertain the sequence of events leading to the incident.
