Revanth Reddy slams Centre after US visit denied

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday accused the Union government of political discrimination after it denied political clearance for his proposed visit to the United States. The Ministry of External Affairs approved his UK trip but rejected the US leg, citing political considerations. NDTV reports that the Ministry had said the proposed programme was not 'appropriate'.

Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, Revanth Reddy alleged the denial was biased, pointing out that Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was permitted a US and Canada visit for the 'Vibrant Gujarat' initiative. The News Minute quotes him saying PM Modi is 'acting as a Gujarati, not as the Prime Minister of India'. He called the move 'against the spirit of federalism' and an insult to Telangana's people.

Reddy said his trip, under the 'Telangana Rising 2047' initiative, aimed to attract investment in education and sports by meeting universities such as MIT and Harvard. He denied reports that meetings were planned without informing the MEA. Greatandhra.com reports that Telangana MPs will raise the issue in Parliament, and the state will proceed with the Telangana Global Summit 2026 on December 8-9.