US still ‘assessing’ request; NHRC mum

The US is assessing India’s request for reconsideration of the decision to deny visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the American Embassy said here on Saturday. ‘‘The request of the Government of India for review of decision on denial of visa to Modi has been forwarded to the state department. It is being assessed,’’ Embassy spokesman David Kennedy said. The state department would give a formal reply to the Indian government after assessing the request, he said, but refused to set a time-frame.

Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission on whose report the US government said it had taken the step, declined comment on the decision. ‘‘The Centre has already given its right reaction. Since the Centre has taken cognizance of the matter, it means that appropriate authorities are looking into it,” Commission head Justice A.S. Anand — ENS & PTI