A political row has erupted in Telangana over the denial of political clearance for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the United States, with BJP MLA Palvai Harish Babu accusing the chief minister of making false claims about the issue.

Harish Babu alleged that the state government and the chief minister's team had not followed the required procedure while seeking clearance for the foreign visit. The BJP MLA said Reddy was now blaming the Centre and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) after permission was not granted.

What Did Harish Babu Say?

Harish Babu accused Revanth Reddy of “spreading blatant lies” and claimed that the chief minister had not provided all the required details to the MEA in advance.

He further alleged that Reddy's proposed US itinerary included meetings that had not been properly communicated to the ministry. These claims are political allegations by the BJP MLA and have not been independently established in the available reports.

The BJP MLA also questioned the chief minister's handling of international engagements, arguing that a state chief minister travelling abroad represents the country in official forums and therefore needs to follow the prescribed clearance process.

Revanth Reddy Questions Centre

The BJP MLA's remarks came after Revanth Reddy questioned the Centre over the refusal to clear his proposed US trip.

According to the report, Reddy said the state government had submitted comprehensive details of the proposed visit but was informed that the tour had been rejected on “political considerations”. He questioned why his earlier visit to England was permitted while the US trip was denied.

Reddy also asked the Centre to explain the political reasons behind the decision. He alleged that the proposed visit could have helped Telangana attract investment and suggested that blocking the trip was connected to concerns over the state's economic growth.

Political Clearance Becomes Fresh Flashpoint

The disagreement has now turned into another political confrontation between the BJP and the Congress-led Telangana government.

Harish Babu's comments represent the BJP's version of why the clearance was denied, while Reddy has questioned the Centre's explanation and sought greater clarity on the decision. The competing claims underline the political nature of the dispute, with both sides presenting different accounts of the circumstances surrounding the proposed US visit.

Palvai Harish Babu is the BJP MLA from Sirpur in Telangana, according to the Telangana government's official legislature records.

At present, the central issue remains the reason for the denial of political clearance and the competing explanations offered by the state government and the BJP. Any further clarification from the MEA or the Telangana government could provide more details on the decision.