Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Enrols in Harvard Leadership Programme, Faces BRS Backlash

• Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is the first sitting Indian Chief Minister to enroll in an Ivy League programme, attending Harvard Kennedy School's "Leadership: 21st Century" from January 25-31.
• The programme, chaired by Prof. Tim O’Brien and directed by Prof. Karen Morrissey, focuses on global leadership challenges, case studies, and interactive learning.
• The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) criticized Reddy's enrollment, alleging it signifies a lack of knowledge and questioning his foreign travel at public expense amidst pressing state issues.
• BRS contrasted Reddy's attendance with previous CMs who delivered lectures at Harvard, claiming his trips haven't attracted tangible investment.
• Separately, CM Reddy announced a state initiative to teach Japanese, Korean, and German to nursing students, aiming to boost international employment opportunities for Telangana graduates.

Why It Matters: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Harvard enrollment sparks political debate while he pushes for global skills.