Punjab And Haryana High Court Clears Bhagwant Mann For France Trip
· India · Indian Express, Times of India
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday allowed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to travel to France to attend an international food festival from October 17 to 21. Mann is likely to take a midnight flight following the court's intervention in the legal dispute with the Centre. The central government had previously denied political clearance, citing security concerns and potential threats from Khalistani elements, including Sikhs for Justice chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The Centre also argued that short notice made foolproof security difficult and noted the absence of a formal invitation from the French government. The Punjab government accused the Centre of adopting a discriminatory approach towards the chief minister's foreign visits.
Why it matters
The ruling resolves a direct administrative tussle between the Punjab government and the Centre over security protocols for high-profile state visits abroad.
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