Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has strongly criticised the Modi-led central government after his planned US visit was cut short following the reported denial of political clearance for that leg of his overseas tour.
The Chief Minister, who returned to India after completing his UK visit, addressed the issue at a press conference in Hyderabad. He alleged that the Centre had unfairly intervened in his proposed US programme, which was intended to promote Telangana and its investment potential.
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Revanth Reddy had travelled abroad as part of a planned UK and US visit. While the UK leg went ahead, the proposed US visit could not take place after the Ministry of External Affairs reportedly did not grant the required political clearance.
The development led to the Chief Minister returning to Hyderabad earlier than planned. However, the Telangana delegation associated with the programme was directed to continue its scheduled engagements in the United States.
The delegation’s itinerary reportedly included meetings with leading educational institutions and business representatives. The objective was to showcase Telangana’s growth plans, attract investment and explore opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration.
The clearance issue has since become a major political talking point in Telangana, with the Chief Minister questioning the basis for the decision and the timing of the denial.
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At his press conference, Revanth Reddy accused the Modi government of using unfair tactics to stop his US visit. He said he had intended to represent Telangana’s interests overseas and promote the state, similar to the outreach undertaken by other chief ministers.
Reddy also referred to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s US visit, stating that Patel had been able to present his state’s projects in America. According to Reddy, Telangana should have received the same opportunity to engage with investors and institutions abroad.
The Chief Minister argued that the decision disrupted a programme designed around Telangana’s development agenda. His comments were widely discussed on social media, particularly because of his direct criticism of the Centre.
The central government had not issued a detailed public response to the specific allegations in the supplied report at the time of publication. The matter is therefore expected to remain part of the continuing political exchange between the Telangana government and the Centre.
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Revanth Reddy said he deliberately chose not to raise the matter while abroad. He maintained that criticising the Indian government during an international visit could have been interpreted as speaking against India on foreign soil.
Instead, he said he returned to India and placed his objections before the media in Hyderabad. This part of his statement has become one of the main points highlighted from the press interaction.
The Chief Minister’s position was that differences with the central government should be raised within India, even when the dispute involves an overseas official visit. His remarks combined a sharp attack on the Centre with an emphasis on keeping domestic political criticism within the country.
The episode has also brought renewed focus on the clearance process required for official foreign visits by state chief ministers. Such visits often involve investment outreach, government meetings and institutional engagements, making political clearance an important part of the planning process.
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The controversy could add to the already active political environment in Telangana. Revanth Reddy’s criticism gives the Congress government a fresh issue to raise against the BJP-led Centre, while the clearance decision may prompt further questions from political parties and the public.
For the state government, the broader message remains focused on Telangana’s investment promotion and global outreach. The continuation of the delegation’s US programme ensures that at least part of the planned engagement can move forward despite the Chief Minister’s absence.
The issue is likely to remain in focus as more details emerge about the clearance process and the outcome of the delegation’s meetings. Revanth Reddy’s firm comments have ensured that what began as a disrupted travel plan has now turned into a significant political debate.
