Bengaluru, June 17 -- Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said that he would seek an explanation from the central government over the denial of his scheduled trip to the United States (US).

He said he was holding back from making public statements and would enquire about the denial of his trip once he returned to Bengaluru.

"I'm holding back on making any public statements for now. Once I'm back in Bengaluru, I will seek a clear explanation from the Government of India regarding this denial," Kharge posted on X while responding to a section of media reporting on the issue.

Kharge was scheduled to attend multiple events in the US.

Earlier on June 6, Kharge addressed the recent stampede incident in Bengaluru, ...