India asks US to review decision on Modi's visa

India on Friday asked the US to review its decision to revoke and deny visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to visit that country.

• Modi denied visa to visit US

US Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Blake was summoned to the Foreign Office, where Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran conveyed India's concern and regret over the development.

• It is an insult to Constitution: Modi

Emerging after the 30-minute meeting, Blake told reporters that India had asked the US to review its decision.

He said he explained to the Foreign Secretary the reason for the US decision.