Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Boycotts NITI Aayog Meeting

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced a boycott of the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled on July 27, citing alleged discrimination and lack of funds from the Centre. The state assembly passed a resolution against the Centre's actions, which was opposed by the BJP.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday announced that his government will boycott the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27. The decision was made in protest of the Centre allegedly hindering Telangana's rights and withholding funds owed to the state.

Revanth Reddy made this announcement in the Legislative Assembly, stating, 'Prime Minister is the chairman of NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog meeting would be held on (July) 27th under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. As Chief Minister of Telangana, (I am) boycotting the NITI Aayog meeting for hurting Telangana's interests, not releasing the funds due to Telangana and for not giving the permissions due to be given to Telangana.'

The Assembly then passed a resolution condemning the Centre's alleged discrimination towards Telangana in the Union Budget, following a day-long debate. The BJP opposed the resolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)