Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Centre Denies Clearance, Cancelling Revanth Reddy’s US Visit
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy planned to visit the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Ministry of External Affairs approved the UK part but did not approve the US part.
The ministry said the proposed US programme was not suitable for the office he holds and the purpose of the trip.
Because of this, Reddy will return to Hyderabad from London on August 23.
His delegation had planned to visit places including Boston and New York.
It also planned agreements with universities and other institutions.
Reddy said the goal was to bring better education and skills opportunities to young people in Telangana.
He asked officials to continue working on the planned partnerships while he completes his UK meetings.
The Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance for Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s US visit.
The MEA said the proposed US programme was not appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit.
Reddy will return from London to Hyderabad on August 23 instead of travelling to Boston.
The cancelled US itinerary included Boston, New York and planned agreements with educational institutions.
Reddy said the visit aimed to advance education, skills, training and institutional partnerships for Telangana’s youth.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, his office and the official Telangana Rising delegation; the Ministry of External Affairs denied the US clearance.
- What
- Reddy’s planned US visit was cancelled after the MEA denied political clearance.
- When
- The two-country tour began on August 20, and Reddy is scheduled to return to Hyderabad on August 23 instead of continuing to the US.
- Where
- The cancelled itinerary covered the United States, including Boston and New York; Reddy is currently in the United Kingdom.
- Why
- The MEA said the proposed US programme was not appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit, while Reddy said it was intended to develop education and skills partnerships.
Revanth Reddy’s Office
Ministry of External Affairs
Purpose of the US visit
Revanth Reddy’s Office
Reddy’s office said the trip was intended to bring leading global educational institutions and expertise to Telangana and Hyderabad, benefiting young people through education, skills and training.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA said the proposed US programme was not appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit.
Political context
Revanth Reddy’s Office
Reddy said nation-building, state development and the future of youth should be considered beyond politics and elections, and described the denial as political.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA said visits by chief ministers are assessed for political clearance and that clearance was denied for the US portion, while the UK portion was approved.
Next steps
Revanth Reddy’s Office
Reddy instructed officials to proceed with the US-related work and conclude proposed memorandums of understanding and partnership agreements.
Ministry of External Affairs
The Centre’s decision means Reddy will not personally proceed to Boston or the rest of the planned US itinerary.
- Clearance decision
- The MEA approved Reddy’s UK visit but denied political clearance for the US leg.
- Stated reason
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the US programme was not appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit.
- Return plan
- Reddy will return from London to Hyderabad on August 23.
- Original tour
- The UK-US tour began on August 20 and was originally scheduled to end on August 30.
- Planned US activities
- The delegation planned visits and agreements involving educational institutions, including institutions in Boston and New York.
- Continuing UK programme
- Reddy is scheduled to meet representatives of Oxford, Cambridge, the London School of Economics, London Business School and the University of London.
Sources
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