The Congress has announced the second edition of the ‘Bharat Summit’, an international gathering expected to bring together nearly 1,000 delegates from around 70 countries in Hyderabad, Telangana, from November 12 to 14. The three-day event will bring together political leaders, policymakers, government representatives, intellectuals and members of progressive political movements to discuss major global challenges and the changing international order.
Hosted by the Congress-led Telangana government, the summit will focus on democratic values, international cooperation, economic policies, social justice and the emergence of a new global order. Congress leaders have described the gathering as an opportunity for progressive political movements across countries to exchange experiences and develop collective strategies on issues affecting societies worldwide.
Former Union External Affairs Minister and Congress Foreign Affairs Department chairman Salman Khurshid said the summit would reflect the party's vision for India's role in the evolving global landscape. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening connections between countries of the Global South and Global North, particularly at a time of significant political and economic changes across the world.
The programme will feature 12 international sessions and eight Telangana-focused sessions. Discussions will cover geopolitical developments, economic cooperation, youth participation in politics, gender justice, climate change, media freedom, information integrity and reforms in international institutions.
Another important focus will be the proposed global think tank, ‘Our World’, which aims to bring together progressive thinkers, policymakers and political representatives from different countries. The initiative is expected to create a platform for sharing policy ideas, experiences and possible solutions to common challenges.
Delegations from several international political organisations are expected to participate. These include representatives associated with Brazil's Workers' Party, the UK's Labour Party, South Africa's African National Congress and Germany's Social Democratic Party. Political representatives from neighbouring countries will not be part of the gathering, as the participation process involves necessary government clearances.
The Telangana-focused sessions, branded as ‘Telangana Rising’, will highlight the state's development priorities, investment opportunities, economic justice, social welfare and future infrastructure plans. The discussions are also expected to support Telangana's ambition of becoming a three-trillion-dollar economy by 2047.
The international deliberations will take place at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, while Telangana-focused sessions are scheduled at the HITEX venue.
The summit also coincides with the 137th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on November 14. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to attend the gathering, alongside party president Mallikarjun Kharge and other senior leaders.
The first edition of the Bharat Summit was held in Hyderabad on April 25 and 26, 2025. With its second edition, the Congress aims to establish the gathering as an annual international platform for political dialogue and cooperation.
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