Lahore Punjabi Conference: MEA Signals Roadblock For Bhagwant Mann's Pakistan Trip | News18

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s proposed visit to Lahore is facing a major hurdle, with the Centre signalling that political clearance for the trip is unlikely in view of India’s policy towards Pakistan. Mann has been invited as the chief guest at the fourth International World Punjabi Conference, scheduled to take place in Lahore from November 27 to 29.Responding to questions about the invitation, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has an established national policy governing relations with foreign countries and expects everyone to abide by it. He added that requests for political clearance for dignitaries travelling abroad are assessed by the MEA in line with the country’s overall policy. He also invoked India’s position towards Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack of April 2025, in which 26 people were killed. The development comes after Mann expressed his desire to attend the conference and said his office was preparing the paperwork to formally seek the Centre’s permission. Pakistan, meanwhile, has indicated that it would consider granting him a visa, while making clear that permission from the Indian government is a separate matter. Newsn18oc_IndiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the...