Telangana CM Revanth seeks support for Rahul Gandhi’s fight to protect democracy
Addressing the valedictory session of the Bharat Summit here on Saturday, he said Rahul Gandhi was leading a nationwide struggle to safeguard voting rights and secure social justice for Dalits, tribals, minorities, Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and other marginalised communities.
The Chief Minister said two opposing forces were engaged in a global struggle, one committed to protecting democracy, constitutional values and people’s rights, while the other sought to weaken democratic institutions and concentrate power in the hands of a few.
He urged people to unite in support of democratic values and called upon the Union government to address the problems of common people instead of protecting the interests of the wealthy.
Revanth Reddy said democratic forces stood for the Constitution, rule of law, universal voting rights, environmental protection and equal opportunities.
They also sought to protect the rights of the poor, women, minorities and farmers, while promoting dialogue and consultation in governance, he added.
Referring to common challenges faced by countries across the world, he said attacks on fundamental rights, unemployment, problems in education and healthcare, and inflation required collective efforts to address them.
Appealing to delegates from nearly 70 countries attending the summit, he urged them to take its message to their respective nations and join hands in the effort to protect democratic values and people’s rights.
The Chief Minister also criticised the Union government over the cancellation of visas of several foreign delegates who intended to participate in the Bharat Summit. The summit provided an important platform for bringing together representatives and like-minded people from different countries, he said.
Recalling the contributions of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary observed on November 14, Revanth Reddy said Nehru’s vision had played a significant role in strengthening India’s democratic and constitutional institutions.
