<h1>Political Leader Demands Transparency in Port Event Invitation After Initial Exclusion Sparks Public Debate</h1> A state opposition leader claimed he was invited to a port commissioning event only after his initial exclusion became a public controversy. He criticized the invitation's lack of clarity and rejected suggestions that his absence was due to boycotting government anniversary celebrations. The event involves a prime minister's dedication of a major port developed through a public-private partnership, with broader political implications surrounding the invitation process.