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Bharat Summit Turns into Political Battleground

Bharat Summit Turns into Political Battleground

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India's Congress‑led government in Telangana organized the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad on November 13‑14, but the event has drawn criticism. BJP officials say the summit’s speaker list includes individuals linked to billionaire George Soros and his Open Society Foundation, describing them as anti‑India and anti‑Hindu propagandists. The party also accused Congress of not attending a parliamentary tribute to tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Additionally, BJP spokespersons have highlighted Rahul Gandhi’s reaction to an Italian leader’s ‘Vote Chor’ slogan at the summit, labeling him a puppet of foreign powers.

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s meeting with PM Narendra Modi comes amid BJP criticism of the Bharat Summit, with political leaders raising questions over public spending, Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and the event’s objectives.

2 of the 33 reports on this event credit a wire agency (ANI, PTI or IANS), across 2 different agencies.

Coverage arrived over 37 hours. First from The Federal, latest from Organiser.

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First reported by The Federal at 01:03 UTC on 14 Nov.

Coverage ran into a second day.

Across 2 desks: india, politics.

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  9. The Hans India Current article

    Bharat Summit Turns into Political Battleground

    Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s meeting with PM Narendra Modi comes amid BJP criticism of the Bharat Summit, with political leaders raising questions over public spending, Rahul Gandhi’s remarks and the event’s objectives.

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  25. The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Karnataka brushes aside Tamil Nadu's Mekedatu objections, pursues Centre for clearances

    Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reaffirmed the state's commitment to the Mekedatu reservoir project despite Tamil Nadu's objections. Shivakumar emphasized that the project must comply with the Supreme Court’s directives and welcomed discussions with Tamil Nadu. Home Minister Priyank Kharge…

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  29. OpIndia Aadhyaasi Media and Content Services Pvt. Ltd.

    From Salil Shetty to Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd: Read about the 10 anti-India, anti-Hindu propagandists who were part of the Congress’ Bharat Summit

    By assembling a roster dominated by anti-Hindu ideologues, defenders of terror-linked figures, domestic riot-accused activists, and top individuals of the Open Society Foundations under the benign banner of the “Bharat Summit,” the Congress attempted to lend domestic legitimacy to an international…

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  31. The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    ‘Not even two flowers’: BJP slams Congress over absence from Birsa Munda tribute at Parliament

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday accused the Congress of failing to pay tribute to tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Parliament House on his birth anniversary, with party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi calling the absence of its leaders "unfortunate". According to an ANI report…

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  33. Organiser Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    Bharat Summit or George Soros Project? Speakers list puts anti-India network of Congress & Rahul Gandhi under scanner

    NEW DELHI: The Bharat Summit 2026, organised by the Congress government in Telangana in Hyderabad on November 13–14, has come under scrutiny as the listed speakers are known to be affiliated with billionaire George Soros and his Open Society Foundation. The summit, also features Congress leader and…

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  • DT Next Daily Thanthi Group
  • Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.
  • India TV Independent News Service
  • Kashmir Life Kashmir Life
  • Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co.
  • NE Now NE Now
  • Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)
  • The National Herald The Associated Journals Ltd.
  • The Siasat Daily Siasat Daily
  • The Tribune The Tribune Trust

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