Centre Clarifies Why Revanth Reddy's US Tour Was Denied Clearance
What Happened
Hours after Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleged that the Centre denied permission for his US visit on "political grounds", the MEA responded, saying the proposed US programme was not appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. The ministry clarified that visits by chief ministers are assessed before political clearance is granted and noted that approval had been given for his UK visit.
Key Takeaways
The exchange has turned a planned investment outreach trip into a political controversy. While the Telangana government views the denial as politically motivated, the Centre maintains it was based on protocol and the nature of the proposed programme, leading to the cancellation of the US leg of Revanth Reddy's foreign tour.