MEA cites national policy as Mann seeks Lahore travel nod
In short
The Ministry of External Affairs said foreign travel clearances are handled under national policy as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann prepares to ask for permission to visit Lahore for a conference. Mann said he was not sure the central government would approve the trip.
The matter is sensitive because India’s diplomatic engagement with Pakistan has been suspended after the Pahalgam terror attack.
What the reporting says
The Ministry of External Affairs said political clearances for foreign travel are governed by national policy as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann prepares to seek approval for a conference in Lahore. Mann said he was unsure whether the central government would support the trip.
Why it matters
The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that foreign travel clearances follow national policy after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann indicated he would seek approval for a Lahore conference visit. The issue concerns government permissions and India-Pakistan ties.