'Programme not appropriate': MEA on rejecting clearance for Revanth Reddy's US visit
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance for Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the United States. The government stated the trip's program was inappropriate for his office, though his separate visit to the United Kingdom was approved.
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This highlights ongoing friction between state-level leadership and the central government regarding international diplomatic engagements.
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said political clearance was denied for Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the United States, saying the programme submitted for the trip was not considered appropriate to the office he holds and the purpose of the visit.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in his briefing said visits by chief ministers and other dignitaries are assessed by the ministry before political clearance is granted."Let me say that the visit of chief ministers, as indeed of other dignitaries, are assessed by the Ministry of External Affairs in order to accord political clearance," Jaiswal said."The programme proposed, in such cases, should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit.
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