Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann denied political clearance to visit Paris
The Hindu
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann denied political clearance to visit Paris for Olympic hockey match due to security concerns.
The Centre has denied political clearance to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his visit to Paris to support the Indian Hockey team at the Olympic Games, an official source said on August 3.
Mr. Mann, who holds a diplomatic passport, was scheduled to visit Paris from August 3 to 9 for the Indian hockey team's quarterfinal match on August 4, and had sought political clearance for his visit.
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The Centre denied him the permission, saying that since Mr. Mann is a Z-Plus security protectee, it is not possible to arrange his level of security at short notice, the source in the State Government said.
The Chief Minister's Office was informed of the decision August 2 evening, the source said.
Political clearance for senior political leaders is required from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for travelling abroad.
Mr. Mann had on August 2 congratulated the Indian hockey contingent for a historic win over Australia in the ongoing Paris Olympic Games. India on Friday beat the formidable team for the first time since 1972 by 3-2.
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