Revanth Reddy US visit assessed on merit, says MEA amid reports of permission denied

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the US was denied political clearance as the programme was not considered appropriate for the purpose of his visit. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press conference, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said visits by chief ministers and other dignitaries are assessed by the ministry before political clearance is granted. “Chief ministers, as indeed other dignitaries, are assessed by the Ministry of External Affairs in order to accord political clearance,” Jaiswal said. He added that the proposed programme must be “appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit”. “In this particular case, that was not so in respect of the United States, and therefore the clearance was denied,” Jaiswal said. However, Jaiswal clarified that clearance had been granted for Reddy's proposed visit to the United Kingdom. “Incidentally, let me also tell you that clearance was given for his visit to the United Kingdom,” he added. Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More