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Norwegian Journalist Alleges MHA Visa Cancellation Hours Before Hyderabad Summit
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:46 PM
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A Norwegian journalist has alleged that the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs cancelled their visa just hours before the Hyderabad summit, raising questions about media access during the event.
A Norwegian journalist has made serious allegations regarding the handling of their visa by the Indian government. The reporter claims that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) cancelled their visa entry just hours before the commencement of the Hyderabad summit.
According to the journalist, the sudden cancellation prevented them from attending the high-profile event, which was scheduled to take place in Hyderabad. The incident has drawn attention to the protocols followed for foreign media personnel during major international gatherings in India.
The allegation suggests that the decision was made at the last minute, leaving the journalist with little to no time to seek clarification or alternative arrangements. While no official statement from the MHA has been detailed in the initial reports, the claim highlights potential friction in the coordination between security agencies and the press corps during such summits.
This development has sparked discussions among media professionals about the transparency and consistency of visa processing for foreign correspondents covering significant diplomatic events in India.
According to the journalist, the sudden cancellation prevented them from attending the high-profile event, which was scheduled to take place in Hyderabad. The incident has drawn attention to the protocols followed for foreign media personnel during major international gatherings in India.
The allegation suggests that the decision was made at the last minute, leaving the journalist with little to no time to seek clarification or alternative arrangements. While no official statement from the MHA has been detailed in the initial reports, the claim highlights potential friction in the coordination between security agencies and the press corps during such summits.
This development has sparked discussions among media professionals about the transparency and consistency of visa processing for foreign correspondents covering significant diplomatic events in India.