Denial of entry to UK professor Nitasha Kaul sparks political slugfest between Congress & BJP in Karnataka
political slugfest has erupted between the ruling Congress and the BJP in Karnataka over a United Kingdom professor being denied entry into India to attend a state government-organised conference on Constitution.
Karnataka Ministers alleged on Monday the incident shows how the individual rights as well the rights of the state governments are being trampled upon, while the BJP described the professor at the University of Westminster Nitasha Kaul, who is also an Overseas Citizen of India, «a known terrorist sympathizer & one who constantly spews venom & disseminates anti-India propaganda.»
Kaul has alleged that she was denied entry into India to attend on the invitation of the government of Karnataka the two-day 'Constitution and National Unity Convention-2024' on February 24 and 25.
«Denied entry to India for speaking on democratic & constitutional values. I was invited to a conference as esteemed delegate by Govt of Karnataka (Congress-ruled state) but Centre refused me entry. All my documents were valid & current (UK passport & OCI),» she said on 'X' on Sunday along with pictures of invitation extended to her by Karnataka government and other conference related communications.
Karnataka Social Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa said on Monday the denial «is a fresh demonstration of how the rights of state governments are being repeatedly trampled».
«It is a stark reminder of the multiple challenges to the constitutional idea of India. All patriotic Indians must reflect on these threats and unite to reclaim our
