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BJP slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over denied US trip and alleged anti-India ties
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 07:39 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party publicly criticised Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy, alleging his request to travel to the United States was rejected and accusing him of maintaining anti‑India connections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a pointed attack on Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy, claiming that his bid to visit the United States was turned down. In a statement released on Monday, party leaders said the denial reflected concerns about the official's alleged anti‑India stance.
BJP officials further alleged that Revanth Reddy maintains links with groups or individuals perceived as hostile to India’s strategic interests. The party did not provide specific evidence but framed the issue as a matter of national security.
The remarks were reported by India Today, which noted that the criticism came ahead of upcoming state-level political activities. Revanth Reddy has not publicly responded to the accusations as of the time of writing.
No official comment from the United States or any foreign ministry was obtained, and the Ministry of External Affairs declined to comment on the alleged visa denial. The BJP’s statements underscore the growing political friction between the ruling national party and opposition figures in regional governments.
The episode adds to a series of recent political confrontations where the BJP has highlighted perceived anti‑national behaviour among opposition leaders across several states.
BJP officials further alleged that Revanth Reddy maintains links with groups or individuals perceived as hostile to India’s strategic interests. The party did not provide specific evidence but framed the issue as a matter of national security.
The remarks were reported by India Today, which noted that the criticism came ahead of upcoming state-level political activities. Revanth Reddy has not publicly responded to the accusations as of the time of writing.
No official comment from the United States or any foreign ministry was obtained, and the Ministry of External Affairs declined to comment on the alleged visa denial. The BJP’s statements underscore the growing political friction between the ruling national party and opposition figures in regional governments.
The episode adds to a series of recent political confrontations where the BJP has highlighted perceived anti‑national behaviour among opposition leaders across several states.