The Central Government told the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that the Ministry of External Affairs had given clearance to Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena for her visit to the United Kingdom.
Atishi, through her plea, informed that she had been invited by the prestigious Cambridge University to speak at a conference on ‘India at 100; Towards becoming a global leader’, which is set to be held on 15 June.
The Bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh disposed of the matter after noting the submissions of Central Government Counsel that MEA gave political clearance yesterday, the matter is now before the department of economic affairs, and the applicant, who has a diplomatic passport, may apply for her visa.
The plea further stated that the concerned authorities are delaying the travel clearances from 14 June to 20 June. Minister Marlena sought the High Court’s intervention in the matter.
The petition stated that Atishi is invited in her official capacity by the prestigious Cambridge University on 15 June, and thereafter, she has arranged multiple visits to primary schools in the UK as well as meetings with potential teacher training partners to make the most of her visit to the UK and ensure that Delhi’s children gain from best practises in primary school education abroad.
Atishi was sent an invitation by Judge Business School, Cambridge University, on 10 May.