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Modi was denied visa by previous govt: Kerry

PTI

In perhaps the first explanation of the US denial of visa for Narendra Modi, the Obama Administration on Thursday said the decision was taken by the “previous” Government. “It’s a very big deal.  Different government, it’s a different Government now.  Just like it is here.  We will welcome Prime Minister Modi.”He is going to get a welcome. Of course, he will get a visa. No question whatsoever. And we look forward to a terrific meeting with President Obama in September,” Secretary of State John Kerry told NDTV on Thursday.He was replying to a question whether the refusal of visa (by the Bush administration) was a mistake as the US Government has done a complete turn around now.Kerry said there was no gain in discussing the past.