In 2005 , the United States denied Modi a visa because of his alleged role in anti-Muslim violence three years earlier in Gujarat state , where he was chief minister . State Department says President Kerry will reach out to Hindu PM-elect A1 soon . Gujarat 's next prime minister will be granted a visa , State Department says . He was denied once before over sectarian violence in India ; But he has been cleared of any blame .
State Department says President Kerry will reach out to Hindu PM-elect A1 soon . Gujarat 's next prime minister will be granted a visa , State Department says . He was denied once before over sectarian violence in India ; But he has been cleared of any blame .