Telangana chief minister says Centre disrespects 4 crore residents by blocking US trip
Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy accused the central government of insulting the state's 4 crore people after denying his request to travel to the United States.
Revanth Reddy, the chief minister of Telangana, publicly condemned the centre for refusing to grant him permission to visit the United States. He framed the denial as an affront to the roughly 4 crore citizens he represents. The statement was made in New Delhi, where the chief minister was addressing the issue. No details were provided about the reasons behind the central government's decision. The criticism highlights ongoing tensions between the state and the union government.
Why it matters
The dispute reveals friction between a state leader and the national government over international travel permissions.
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