Telangana CM Revanth Reddy returns to Hyderabad, likely to address controversy over denied US visit
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has returned to Hyderabad after the central government denied permission for the U.S. leg of his official tour. The Chief Minister plans to address the controversy, which he and his party claim is politically motivated.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing friction between state-level leadership and the central government in India, impacting international diplomatic and economic engagement.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy returned to Hyderabad on Monday (August 24, 2026) morning, cutting short his overseas visit, originally scheduled to cover London, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Mr. Reddy spent three days in London but could not proceed to the United States after the Centre denied permission for the second leg of his tour. The Chief Minister and the Congress party have attributed the decision to political considerations.
Soon after landing in Hyderabad, Mr. Reddy got down to official work and convened a meeting with all government Secretaries.
Mr. Reddy is expected to speak on the controversy surrounding the denial of permission for his US visit, either on Monday or Tuesday. The Chief Minister is likely to question the Centre’s decision and maintain that his proposed U.S. tour was focused on engaging with leading educational institutions and attracting them to establish partnerships in Telangana.
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