Centre Blocks Revanth Reddy's US Trip, Cites Programmes Unfit for CM's Office

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for a planned visit to the United States. The Centre stated that the programmes scheduled during the US trip were not appropriate for the office of a Chief Minister or the stated purpose of the visit. Notably, the government did approve Reddy's separate trip to the United Kingdom. Revanth Reddy responded sharply to the decision, calling it a move against federal cooperatism. The incident has sparked a political row between the Telangana state government and the Centre.