Revanth Reddy was denied political clearance for his US visit after the MEA said the trip did not meet established norms. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday, in his first reaction after being denied political clearance for his planned US visit, called the decision an “insult to Telangana”.Telangana CM Revanth Reddy. (File Photo/PTI)Reddy had cancelled the US leg of his two-nation visit on Friday after the Union government denied him clearance. He was in the UK at the time and was scheduled to return to Hyderabad from London on Sunday.The External Affairs Ministry said Reddy was denied political clearance because the purpose and programme of his proposed US visit did not conform with established norms.(This is a breaking story. More details awaited.)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.
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