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Centre Denies CM Revanth Reddy US Visit Clearance, Cites 'Inappropriate' Programs
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Centre Denies CM Revanth Reddy US Visit Clearance, Cites 'Inappropriate' Programs

From NDTV · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indian federal authorities denied Chief Minister Revanth Reddy political clearance for a U.S. visit, citing inappropriate program scheduling.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs stated the U.S. trip's planned activities did not align with the chief minister's office or stated purpose.
  • While cleared for a U.K. trip, Reddy criticized the Center's decision, labeling it as opposition to federal cooperatism.

Indian federal authorities denied Chief Minister Revanth Reddy political clearance for a planned visit to the United States, stating the scheduled programs were inappropriate for his office and the visit's stated purpose. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the clearance was denied, although Reddy had received approval for a trip to the United Kingdom.

Reddy, who leads the state government, criticized the central government's decision. He framed the denial as an act of opposition to "federal cooperatism," suggesting the move hindered intergovernmental cooperation. The specific nature of the U.S. programs that led to the denial was not detailed, beyond being deemed unsuitable for the chief minister's official capacity.

programmes scheduled there were not appropriate to the office he held and the stated purpose of the visit

— Ministry of External AffairsExplaining the reason for denying political clearance for the U.S. visit.

The incident highlights potential friction between state and federal governments in India regarding international engagements. While the Ministry of External Affairs cited protocol and appropriateness, Reddy's response indicates a political interpretation of the decision.

Against Federal Cooperatism

— Revanth ReddyDescribing his reaction to the central government's decision.
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