Washington: US again refused to give visa to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi for his role in the 2002 worst anti-Muslim riots .
“No, there are no new developments on that,” Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake told reporters here when asked if there is any review of giving visa to Modi.
The US has previously denied visa to Modi, apparently holding him responsible for the worst anti-muslim riots in Gujarat in 2002.
Blake, however, said Gujarat itself remains a very important place for American investment. “I think it has shown itself to be a very welcoming environment for American business to flourish,” he said.
“We will continue to promote investment, encourage investment into that State,” he said yesterday.
Blake said the US is now trying to build up its relationship with Indian States.
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