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MEA Denies Clearance for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's US Visit, Citing Inappropriate Itinerary
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Moneycontrol•21-08-2026, 17:22
MEA Denies Clearance for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's US Visit, Citing Inappropriate Itinerary
- •The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied political clearance for Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy’s proposed US visit.
- •MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated the proposed program was not considered appropriate for Reddy’s office and the visit's purpose.
- •The MEA assesses foreign visits by chief ministers and other dignitaries before granting political clearance.
- •Clearance was granted for Reddy’s visit to the United Kingdom, where he is currently with the TelanganaRising delegation.
- •Following the denial, Reddy's US trip was cancelled, and he will return to Hyderabad on August 23 instead of August 30.
Key Questions Answered
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) deemed Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's proposed US visit inappropriate due to concerns over the submitted itinerary and the purpose of his visit.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) assesses visits by chief ministers and other dignitaries to grant political clearance, considering if the proposed programme is appropriate for the dignitary's office and the visit's purpose.
