'Programme not appropriate': MEA on rejecting clearance for Revanth Reddy's US visit

Edited by: Pallavi / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 21, 2026, 16:26 IST

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The CM, who is currently in UK, will now return to India.

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said political clearance was denied for Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the United States, saying the programme submitted for the trip was not considered appropriate to the office he holds and the purpose of the visit.

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