Bharat Summit to discuss alternatives to divisive policies of right-wing forces

All India Congress Committee Foreign Affairs Department chairman Salman Khurshid with Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud and Minister for Information Technology, Industries & Commerce D. Sridhar Babu during a press conference in Hyderabad on Wednesday (November 11). | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

The second edition of the Bharat Summit, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad on November 13 and 14, will focus on evolving alternatives to the economic, political and social policies pursued by right-wing forces across the world.

Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, All India Congress Committee (AICC) Foreign Affairs Department chairman Salman Khurshid said the summit would provide a platform for deliberations on policies to counter divisive politics and promote progressive alternatives.

All India Congress Committee Foreign Affairs Department chairman Salman Khurshid during a press conference in Hyderabad on Wednesday (November 11). | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

Hosted by the Telangana government, the two-day summit is expected to bring together nearly 1,000 delegates, including policymakers, government officials, progressive thinkers, Opposition leaders and representatives of political parties from about 70 countries, including India.

Mr. Khurshid said India had contributed to the world the principles of non-violence, the Non-Aligned Movement, a mixed economy and progressive thought. These principles remained relevant in the present global political climate and needed to be reaffirmed, he said.

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka during a press conference in Hyderabad, on Wednesday (November 11). | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

Recalling that the Congress had upheld these values since Independence, he emphasised the importance of secular democracy. He alleged that the divisive policies of right-wing forces were undermining democratic values and creating unrest in societies across the world.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the summit would facilitate discussions on alternative economic, social and political policies and explore ways to implement them. He expressed hope that Hyderabad would emerge as a global centre for such deliberations.

IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said the summit would feature 12 sessions covering various challenges confronting the international community.

All India Congress Committee Foreign Affairs Department chairman Salman Khurshid with Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud and Minister for Information Technology, Industries & Commerce D. Sridhar Babu and others during a press conference in Hyderabad on Wednesday (November 11). | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud said the Congress remained committed to the principles and policies of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Mr. Khurshid unveiled the summit logo bearing the theme, ‘Let Us Create a New World’.

Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Samruddha Bharat Foundation director Pushparaj Deshpande and others attended the press conference.s

Published - November 11, 2026 06:58 pm IST