Strengthen Rahul Gandhi against autocratic rule: Revanth Reddy

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad on November 14, 2026.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy called upon people from all walks of life to extend their support to the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the fight against what he described as autocratic rule in the country.

“The struggle is aimed at protecting democracy, the Constitution and the rights of marginalised sections,” he said while addressing the valedictory session of the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Mr. Revanth Reddy said two opposing forces were engaged in a global struggle, one seeking to strengthen democracy, uphold constitutional values and protect people’s rights, while the other was attempting to undermine democratic institutions and establish authoritarian rule.

“We remain committed to the Constitution and the rule of law, while the other forces are aiming to dismantle the Constitution and impose an authoritarian regime. We believe that every citizen should have the right to vote, whereas they seek to restrict this right to only a select few groups of their choosing,” he said.

While democratic forces believed in dialogue, consultation and collective decision-making, their opponents wanted all directives to emanate from a single individual, he said. “If we stand and fight together, we shall succeed,” he said, appealing to delegates from nearly 70 countries attending the Bharat Summit to join hands in carrying forward the message of democratic change and social justice across the world.

He described the Bharat Summit as an important platform for bringing together like-minded individuals and urged the international delegates to translate the discussions and shared commitments at the summit into collective action.

Coinciding with the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the summit also provided an occasion to recall his contribution to strengthening the country’s constitutional and democratic institutions, Mr. Revanth Reddy said.