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IOC USA protests denial of political clearance for Revanth Reddy’s US visit
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 11:48 AM
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The US‑based Indian Overseas Community (IOC USA) has lodged a protest after Revanth Reddy was denied political clearance for a planned visit to the United States.
The Indian Overseas Community in the United States (IOC USA) publicly objected to the Indian government's decision to withhold political clearance for Congress leader Revanth Reddy's planned trip to the United States.
IOC USA said the denial hampers the ability of Indian diaspora groups to engage with senior political figures and limits dialogue on issues affecting overseas Indians.
The organization called for a prompt review of the clearance process, emphasizing that such visits are important for strengthening ties between the diaspora and the homeland.
No official comment from the Ministry of External Affairs has been released as of now, and the status of the proposed visit remains uncertain.
IOC USA said the denial hampers the ability of Indian diaspora groups to engage with senior political figures and limits dialogue on issues affecting overseas Indians.
The organization called for a prompt review of the clearance process, emphasizing that such visits are important for strengthening ties between the diaspora and the homeland.
No official comment from the Ministry of External Affairs has been released as of now, and the status of the proposed visit remains uncertain.