Telangana Summit Row: Global Outreach Or Political Controversy? Rahul Gandhi Faces Questions |News18

The Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad has triggered a fresh political confrontation between the Congress and the BJP, placing Rahul Gandhi and the Telangana Congress government at the centre of a debate over global outreach, foreign participation and political messaging.The BJP has questioned the presence of certain international speakers, alleging links between some participants and organisations associated with George Soros. BJP leaders have also accused the Congress of providing a platform to voices critical of the Indian government. These remain political allegations. The Congress, meanwhile, has described the summit as a global platform bringing together delegates and experts to discuss democracy, electoral integrity, geopolitics and the emerging world order. The controversy has also widened over reports of visa denials and restrictions affecting foreign delegates. While Congress leaders have questioned the Centre’s actions, the Ministry of External Affairs has maintained that visa matters are sovereign functions of every government. n18oc_IndiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtubCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story...