Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Alleges 115 Speakers Barred From Bharat Summit

Senior Congress leader and MP <b>Shashi Tharoor</b> has alleged that 115 of the 315 speakers invited to the second edition of the <b>Bharat Summit</b> in Hyderabad were denied entry into India or had their visas cancelled. According to the claims, the actions were taken apparently on the instructions of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Mr. Tharoor questioned the legal basis for the restrictions, stating that the summit would conclude soon, leaving no time to reverse the decision. The allegations followed claims by a Norwegian journalist that she was advised not to travel to India despite holding a valid visa.