Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Revanth Reddy Urges Diaspora to Champion Telangana Rising Globally
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy visited London to discuss his state’s future.
He asked Telugu people living abroad to help promote Telangana Rising around the world.
He also asked them to become partners in Telangana’s development.
Reddy and Minister D. Sridhar Babu met members of the Telugu community on Sunday.
Reddy said India’s Ministry of External Affairs did not allow him to travel to the United States.
He said the permission was denied for political reasons.
Because of this, he planned to return to Hyderabad instead of going to Boston.
Officials traveling with him were told to continue the United States part of the visit.
Reddy said he would discuss the matter further after returning home.
A. Revanth Reddy urged Telugu diaspora members in London to promote Telangana Rising worldwide.
Reddy and IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu addressed the Telugu community on Sunday.
Reddy said the Ministry of External Affairs denied permission for his planned United States trip for “political reasons.”
He planned to return to Hyderabad from London instead of continuing to Boston, while accompanying officials proceeded with the United States leg.
The London visit produced preliminary academic-collaboration agreements involving the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, Telugu diaspora members, and accompanying officials.
- What
- Reddy urged the diaspora to promote Telangana Rising and support Telangana’s development, while reporting that his planned United States visit was denied political clearance.
- When
- The London diaspora meeting took place on Sunday; Reddy planned to return to Hyderabad early Monday.
- Where
- The meeting was held in London, United Kingdom; Reddy planned to return to Hyderabad instead of continuing to Boston and the United States.
- Why
- Reddy sought global support for Telangana’s development agenda and said the Ministry of External Affairs denied his United States travel permission for political reasons.
Chief Minister’s Account
Alternative Accounts and Allegations
Reason for United States travel denial
Chief Minister’s Account
Reddy said the Ministry of External Affairs denied permission for his United States tour for “political reasons” and said he would discuss the matter after returning to Hyderabad.
Alternative Accounts and Allegations
The articles report the denial but do not provide an explanation from the central government for its decision.
Proposed meeting with Zohran Mamdani
Chief Minister’s Account
Chief Minister’s Office sources said a meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was not part of Reddy’s proposed United States itinerary.
Alternative Accounts and Allegations
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao alleged that Reddy had sought to meet Mamdani.
Handling of the overseas visit
Chief Minister’s Account
Reddy completed his London meetings, planned to return to Hyderabad, and directed accompanying officials to continue the United States portion.
Alternative Accounts and Allegations
The planned United States leg could not proceed for Reddy after political clearance was denied.
- Main appeal
- Reddy asked the Telugu diaspora to act as ambassadors and partners for Telangana Rising.
- London meeting
- Reddy and D. Sridhar Babu addressed the Telugu community in London on Sunday.
- Planned visit
- Reddy had planned a 10-day visit to the United Kingdom and United States.
- Travel change
- He planned to return to Hyderabad from London instead of proceeding to Boston.
- Permission issue
- Reddy said the Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance for his United States tour.
- Academic outreach
- Preliminary academic-collaboration agreements were secured with the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London.
- Delegation plan
- Officials accompanying Reddy were directed to continue with the United States leg of the trip.
