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Obama not involved in lifting of boycott against Modi, says US

Washington: The US today sought to play down Thursday's meeting of Ambassador Nancy Powell with Narendra Modi, saying it is part of increased engagement with Indian leaders and indicated that President Barack Obama may not

Psaki said there is no change in the US visa policy.  “When individuals apply for a visa, their applications are reviewed in accordance with US law and policy. This is not a reflection of any change...This is simply a meeting happening on the ground in India. It's not a reflection of anything else than outreach to a broad range of officials,” she said.

Responding to questions, Psaki refuted the allegations that this decision of the Administration is influenced by the lobbying efforts of some pro-Modi group and business community in the US.

She said it was certainly not a reflection of anything changing regarding America's longstanding and strong advocacy for human rights around the world.

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