Edited sentence: Expressing displeasure at the development, India's Foreign secretary, Shyam Saran, summoned the Charge d'affaires of US Embassy, Bob Blake, and lodged a strong protest against the denial of visa to Chief Minister Narendra Modi.Modi termed it an "insult" to the Indian constitution, the Indian people, and a threat to the sovereignity and democratic traditions of the country.The government of India expressed "deep concern and regret" on the developments.The official statement went on to describe the action as "uncalled for" and said the action displayed a "lack of courtesy" and "sensitivity" towards a "constitutionally-elected" state Chief Minister of an Indian state