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Sidhu writes to EAM again, requests permission to attend Kartarpur inauguration

With Navjot Singh Sidhu still awaiting political clearance to visit Pakistan for the November 9 Kartarpur inauguration, the Congress leader once again wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar requesting permission to attend the ceremony.

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Published : Nov 7, 2019, 4:43 PM IST

Updated : Nov 7, 2019, 5:28 PM IST

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New Delhi: Congress leader Navjot Singh Sindhu on Thursday once again wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar requesting permission to attend the Kartarpur Corridor inauguration on Saturday.

Sidhu said he would not go if we was denied permission
Sidhu said he would not go if we was denied permission

"Despite repeated reminders you have not responded to whether or not the govt has granted me permission to go to Pakistan for the inauguration," the letter stated.

"I categorically state that if the government has any inhibitions and say no then, as a law abiding citizen, I will not go. But if you don't respond to my third letter, then I will proceed to Pakistan as millions of Sikh devotees go on eligible visa," Sidhu added in his letter.

Sidhu was invited by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for the inauguration, which he accepted. However, India said such invitees would require political clearance.

Sidhu had earlier written to the External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to seek clearance, which he had reportedly not received.

Read: MHA releases 75-second video on Kartarpur Corridor

New Delhi: Congress leader Navjot Singh Sindhu on Thursday once again wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar requesting permission to attend the Kartarpur Corridor inauguration on Saturday.

Sidhu said he would not go if we was denied permission
Sidhu said he would not go if we was denied permission

"Despite repeated reminders you have not responded to whether or not the govt has granted me permission to go to Pakistan for the inauguration," the letter stated.

"I categorically state that if the government has any inhibitions and say no then, as a law abiding citizen, I will not go. But if you don't respond to my third letter, then I will proceed to Pakistan as millions of Sikh devotees go on eligible visa," Sidhu added in his letter.

Sidhu was invited by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for the inauguration, which he accepted. However, India said such invitees would require political clearance.

Sidhu had earlier written to the External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to seek clearance, which he had reportedly not received.

Read: MHA releases 75-second video on Kartarpur Corridor

Intro:Body:Navjot Singh Sidhu writes third letter to Union minister, MEA. Says if govt will not allow he won't go but if govt will not respond then he will proceed to Pakistan as per eligible visa. Pakistan has given visa to Sidhu but case is pending with Indian govt.Conclusion:
Last Updated : Nov 7, 2019, 5:28 PM IST
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