Centre’s denial of US visit clearance an insult to Telangana; proposed meetings were clearly mentioned: CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has reiterated his frustration over the Centre's denial of his US visit, labeling it an insult to his state. He argues that his proposed 'TelanganaRising 2047' initiative is similar to Gujarat's 'Vibrant Gujarat' program, which received no such travel restrictions.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political friction between the state government of Telangana and the central government, specifically regarding perceived regional bias.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy termed the Centre’s refusal to grant political clearance for his proposed visit to the United States an insult to Telangana and alleged that the decision reflected discrimination against the Telugu State.
Mr. Reddy said the State government had provided detailed information to the Centre about the purpose and objectives of his proposed foreign visit, which was part of the TelanganaRising 2047 initiative. “Information was provided to the Centre. The purpose of the visit and the proposed meetings were clearly mentioned. If the proposal of a Chief Minister is rejected without properly reviewing the information and collecting the necessary details, can such a decision be taken without the knowledge of the Prime Minister?” he asked, addressing a press conference held in Hyderabad on Monday (August 24, 2026).
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