Congress to Host ‘Bharat Summit’ in Hyderabad, Bringing Together Delegates from 70 Countries

The Congress on Tuesday announced that it will host an international conference, the ‘Bharat Summit’, in Hyderabad on November 13-14, bringing together experts and delegates from around 70 countries to discuss the emerging global order and India’s strategic response to changing geopolitical developments.

The two-day summit is expected to attract around 1,000 delegates, including international policymakers, political leaders and representatives of progressive movements. Discussions will also cover cooperative federalism, electoral integrity and the changing international political landscape.

Addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, party Foreign Affairs Department chairman Salman Khurshid said the event would focus on establishing a new global think tank called ‘Our World’.

The summit will also be attended by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.

Rahul Gandhi’s Political Vision and Emerging Global Order on Agenda

According to Khurshid, discussions will centre on Rahul Gandhi’s political vision, developments in domestic and international politics, the emergence of a new global order and India’s strategic responses to these changes.

“The intention is to reflect the vision of Rahul Gandhi for India and the world of tomorrow, and the emergence of a new global order. We will have 12 international sessions and eight important sessions on Telangana,” Khurshid said.

The organisers are also planning to issue a joint statement following the deliberations and establish the proposed think tank, ‘Our World’, to provide a platform for discussions on international affairs and policy challenges.

Summit to Mark Nehru’s Birth Anniversary and India’s Independence Milestone

The event coincides with two significant occasions: the 137th birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, and the 80th year of the country’s Independence.

Khurshid noted that Nehru continues to inspire the Congress party’s approach to foreign policy formulation and international relations.

The organisers said the summit would provide an opportunity for international participants to exchange views on India’s role in an evolving geopolitical environment.

Telangana to Highlight Governance and Global Challenges

Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu said the participation of hundreds of international delegates would strengthen discussions on governance and bring wider global perspectives to the state.

He said the summit would address a range of issues, including geopolitical developments, the emerging world order, societal challenges, climate change, the role of the media, journalism and information integrity.

The Congress expects the gathering to provide a platform for international dialogue while highlighting Telangana’s governance initiatives and India’s position on emerging global challenges.