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

HYDERABAD 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. 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.