Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Telangana CM Cancels US Visit After Political Clearance Denied
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy planned to visit the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Central government approved the UK part of the trip but did not approve the US part.
Officials said the US visit was denied clearance from the political angle.
The decision was shared after the delegation had already reached the UK.
Reddy said he was surprised but would follow the decision.
He will return to Hyderabad instead of flying to Boston.
State officials will still go to the US to work on education agreements.
These agreements could involve institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Northeastern University and Virginia Tech.
Reddy said he wanted to bring leading education and skills institutions to Hyderabad.
The Centre approved Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s UK visit but denied political clearance for the US leg.
The decision was communicated after the official delegation had already arrived in the United Kingdom.
Reddy said he would comply, return to Hyderabad from London and not travel onward to Boston.
He directed state officials to continue to the US and finalise proposed MoUs and academic partnerships.
The UK programme, including meetings with universities, sports institutions and skilling organisations, will proceed as scheduled.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Telangana government, the Central government and the Ministry of External Affairs.
- What
- Political clearance for Reddy’s US visit was denied, so he cancelled that part of the trip while state officials continue the planned partnership discussions.
- When
- The decision was communicated after the delegation had arrived in the UK; the articles do not provide an exact date.
- Where
- The planned tour covered the UK and the US, including Boston; Reddy is returning from London to Hyderabad.
- Why
- The Ministry of External Affairs said clearance from the political angle was denied. Reddy said the visit was intended to pursue education, skills and training partnerships under the Centre’s New Education Policy.
Central Government Decision
Telangana Government Position
US travel permission
Central Government Decision
The Centre approved the UK leg but denied clearance from the political angle for the US leg; the articles do not state the reason for the denial.
Telangana Government Position
Reddy called the decision a political denial, said he was shocked and chose to comply with it.
Purpose of the visit
Central Government Decision
The US segment was not granted the required political clearance under the official travel process.
Telangana Government Position
Reddy said the visit was focused on education, skills and training partnerships under the Centre’s New Education Policy, rather than politics or elections.
Continuation of the US agenda
Central Government Decision
The denial prevented Reddy from travelling to the United States as planned.
Telangana Government Position
Reddy instructed state officials to proceed to the US and conclude proposed MoUs and partnership agreements.
- Official
- A. Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana
- Decision
- Political clearance for the US segment was denied by the Centre
- Notification timing
- The refusal was communicated after the delegation reached the UK
- Travel change
- Reddy will return to Hyderabad from London instead of proceeding to Boston
- Proposed US partners
- Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University and Virginia Tech
- UK programme
- Meetings include Oxford University, Cambridge, the London School of Economics, London Business School and the University of London
- Stated objective
- To bring leading global education, skills and training institutions to India, Telangana and Hyderabad
Sources
‘Clearance From Political Angle Is Denied’: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Visit Cancelled
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