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Centre denies Telangana CM US tour clearance, BJP and Congress spar
The Centre has refused political clearance for Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's planned official tour to the United States. Reddy accused the government of blocking the trip deliberately, calling it politically motivated…
The Centre has refused political clearance for Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's planned official tour to the United States. Reddy accused the government of blocking the trip deliberately, calling it politically motivated and an insult to the state. He claimed the Centre fears Telangana could overtake Gujarat in attracting foreign investment.
The BJP responded by calling Reddy's allegations misleading and questioned his transparency about the proposed meetings, saying they involved controversial figures. The exchange has triggered an intense political confrontation between Congress and the BJP over state development and foreign travel protocol.
The Ministry of External Affairs has not publicly stated a reason for denying clearance. The row is expected to escalate ahead of the next investment summit planned by the Telangana government.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Political clearance is a standard procedure the Ministry of External Affairs requires before state government officials travel abroad on business, it is meant to ensure no diplomatic or security concerns. The Centre has not yet publicly cited a specific reason for denying clearance to the Telangana chief minister. Comparable disputes have arisen before: in 2023, the Kerala government accused the Centre of delaying clearance for a delegation seeking World Bank funds. This row comes as Telangana and Gujarat compete for investment in the electronics and green energy sectors. The Congress government in Telangana needs central clearances for at least four more planned overseas investment trips this fiscal year, the first denial sets a precedent for those.
Source: indiatoday.in
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