Hyderabad: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will present his comprehensive vision for the future of India and the world at the much-anticipated second edition of the India Summit, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad, a major metropolitan city in southern India.
Rahul Gandhi will deliver the keynote address at the closing session on November 14, the final day of the three-day international conference, which will take place from November 12 to 14. According to the available agenda, his address will focus primarily on principled multilateralism, strategic autonomy, peaceful coexistence, and strong democratic values.
Hosted by the Telangana government, this major international conference is being described as one of the largest gatherings of progressive leaders and ideological thinkers from across the world.
The summit comes against the backdrop of significant electoral developments in Brazil, Hungary, and Serbia, as well as the recent US midterm elections.
According to the conference agenda, the summit aims to serve as a prominent platform for the Global South, paying tribute to the historic spirit of Afro-Asian solidarity and the rich legacy of the Non-Aligned Movement, in which India has historically played a significant role.
The event is expected to bring together approximately 1,000 delegates from more than 70 countries, including representatives of governments, progressive political parties, policy institutions, and international think tanks.
The conference agenda indicates that Rahul Gandhi will outline his vision of a strong, progressive, and globally influential India that engages with the international community through moral clarity, strategic confidence, and democratic principles.
His proposed approach emphasizes building mutually beneficial partnerships rather than adopting a prescriptive attitude toward other nations. A central theme of his address is expected to be the importance of ensuring that the genuine aspirations, concerns, and priorities of the Global South receive adequate representation in international forums where decisions affecting the world’s future are made.
The participation of representatives from think tanks, progressive political parties, and governments across more than 70 countries is also being presented as a reflection of the Congress Party’s international outreach and long-term strategic preparedness, despite its position in the opposition at the national level.
The summit is expected to provide an important platform for discussions on global cooperation, democratic governance, international solidarity, and the evolving role of developing nations in shaping the global political and economic order.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, addressing a press conference, stated that the protection of democracy, non-violence, and non-alignment constitute the three fundamental pillars of the international summit.
He expressed confidence that Hyderabad could emerge as a major global centre for political, social, and economic policy discussions through the India Summit, much like Davos in Switzerland, which has established itself as a prominent international platform for discussions on global economic policies.
The Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that the summit would help strengthen Hyderabad’s international profile and position the city as an important destination for dialogue among political leaders, policymakers, intellectuals, and representatives of progressive movements.
The event also coincides with the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on November 14. It is being organized in the lead-up to India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations in 2027, adding historical and political significance to the gathering.
With participation expected from delegates representing more than 70 countries, the India Summit seeks to promote international cooperation, democratic values, peaceful coexistence, and a stronger collective voice for the Global South in shaping the future of global governance.
