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Congress leader Revanth Reddy's US trip denied clearance amid Mamdani controversy
✍️ INDToday
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 07:39 PM
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The United States has refused to grant clearance for Congress MP Revanth Reddy’s planned visit, citing concerns linked to the ongoing Mamdani row.
Congress MP Revanth Reddy’s scheduled visit to the United States was turned down after American authorities denied him clearance. The decision was communicated to the Indian side earlier this week, halting the politician’s travel plans that had been in preparation for several weeks.
The denial comes amid a heated Mamdani row that has drawn attention from both Indian and foreign officials. While details of the dispute remain limited, the controversy involves allegations surrounding Mamdani, a figure connected to recent diplomatic and legal discussions, prompting heightened scrutiny of any associated visits.
Political analysts say the move could strain Indo‑US engagement on certain fronts, especially as Revanth Reddy is a prominent opposition figure from Telangana. The Congress party has yet to comment on the clearance issue, and the United States has not released a detailed statement beyond citing “security and policy considerations.”
The denial comes amid a heated Mamdani row that has drawn attention from both Indian and foreign officials. While details of the dispute remain limited, the controversy involves allegations surrounding Mamdani, a figure connected to recent diplomatic and legal discussions, prompting heightened scrutiny of any associated visits.
Political analysts say the move could strain Indo‑US engagement on certain fronts, especially as Revanth Reddy is a prominent opposition figure from Telangana. The Congress party has yet to comment on the clearance issue, and the United States has not released a detailed statement beyond citing “security and policy considerations.”