Rahul Gandhi Highlights Electoral Changes at India Summit in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, November 15: Rahul Gandhi addressed the closing ceremony of the Congress’s India Summit on Saturday. He remarked that the 2014 elections presented a completely new scenario, unlike anything seen before. The event took place at the Novotel Hotel in Hyderabad.

According to him, a significant amount of money was injected into the political system. The electoral landscape, which once featured intense competition and coalitions, has suddenly transformed.

On Truth, Non-violence, and Compassion

Gandhi stated that he is fighting not just for the present, but for the past and future as well. He emphasized that his legacy begins with Mahatma Gandhi, armed with the principles of truth and non-violence. He believes that violence is ineffective; rather, compassion and dialogue yield results.

Comments on Fascism

He pointed out that many individuals in business and education believe they know everything. In politics, such individuals are labeled as ‘fascists.’ According to him, fascists often shout, create chaos, and refuse to listen. In contrast, ordinary people tend to listen and remain humble, which makes the voices of fascists appear louder.

Foreign Speaker and Visa Controversy

The Congress invited former Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Guillaume Long to the summit. He is recognized as a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) and a Senior Diplomatic Advisor at The Hague Group.

The program was set to include 315 speakers from 70 countries. Congress leader Salman Khurshid alleged that around 115-116 individuals were either denied visas or had their visas revoked. The Congress expressed disappointment over their absence. The report does not clarify the reasons for the visa cancellations or the government’s response.

At the summit venue, members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) protested, chanting slogans against Rahul Gandhi, demanding that he leave.