Centre Denies Clearance for Punjab CM's Japan Hockey Visit

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The Asian Hockey Federation invited Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to the Asian Games hockey events in Aichi Nagoya, Japan. The central government denied the necessary political clearance for the trip. This prevented Mann and a state delegation from attending the tournament's concluding stages. The decision highlights procedural oversight for international travel by state officials. The central government has not publicly stated its reasons for the denial.

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