Summit Details and Attendance
The second Bharat Summit is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad on November 13-14, according to a report by Siasat. The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee is organizing the event, which will coincide with the 137th birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, and India’s 80th independence year.
Approximately 1,000 delegates from 70 countries are expected to attend the summit. The attendees will include policymakers, prominent leaders from progressive movements, intellectuals, activists, and changemakers.
Congress stated that the event is intended to serve as a global platform for these groups to exchange ideas and engage in conversations regarding the future of India and the world.
Program Structure and Sessions
The summit’s agenda includes 12 international sessions and eight sessions focused specifically on Telangana. The topics covered will span geopolitics, urban development, social justice, climate change, and information integrity.
The program also features nine panels across four tracks. Additionally, there are eight sessions dedicated to "Telangana Rising," which will address economic justice, welfare policies, and electoral integrity.
D Sridhar Babu stated that the summit will address geopolitical matters, the emergence of a new world order, societal challenges, and the role of media.
Leadership and Objectives
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha; Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy; and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Garu are scheduled to address the valedictory session.
Salman Khurshid, Chairman of the Congress Party’s Foreign Affairs Department, held a press conference in Delhi on November 10 to discuss the summit's objectives. Khurshid stated that the intention is to reflect Rahul Gandhi’s vision for India and the world, as well as the emergence of a new global order.
Khurshid also highlighted the summit's role in attracting investors to Telangana ahead of an investment summit scheduled for the following month.
Origins and Think Tank Participation
Gurdeep Singh Sappal said the idea for a think tank involving progressive parties originated during Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Berlin. He noted that 70 think tanks are participating in the Hyderabad summit.