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Telangana CM Accuses Centre of Blocking His US Visit on Political Grounds
✍️ India Today
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 06:37 PM
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has alleged that the central government prevented his planned trip to the United States, citing political motives.
Revanth Reddy, the Chief Minister of Telangana, has publicly accused the central government of obstructing his scheduled visit to the United States. The CM said the decision to block the trip was driven by political considerations, though no official statement has been released by the centre.
The visit, which was to take place in Washington D.C. to attend a business forum, was abruptly cancelled by the central authorities. Reddy has demanded a formal explanation from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the sudden change.
The incident has sparked debate over the autonomy of state leaders in international engagements and the extent of central oversight. Analysts note that such disputes are rare but can signal deeper political rifts.
Revanth Reddy has called for a meeting with central officials to clarify the reasons behind the blockage and to ensure future visits are not similarly affected.
The visit, which was to take place in Washington D.C. to attend a business forum, was abruptly cancelled by the central authorities. Reddy has demanded a formal explanation from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the sudden change.
The incident has sparked debate over the autonomy of state leaders in international engagements and the extent of central oversight. Analysts note that such disputes are rare but can signal deeper political rifts.
Revanth Reddy has called for a meeting with central officials to clarify the reasons behind the blockage and to ensure future visits are not similarly affected.