No Place for Fascists in Politics.. Says Rahul Gandhi at Bharat Summit

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government while addressing the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad. He said there was no place for fascists in politics and alleged that their influence had grown over the past decade, weakening democratic institutions. Referring to the 2014 general elections, he claimed that enormous amounts of money had been spent and that the democratic system had suffered as a result. He also alleged irregularities in the 2024 elections, pointing to Maharashtra, where the UPA alliance won more Lok Sabha seats but lost the Assembly elections held three months later. Rahul claimed that more than seven million additional votes were registered during this period and alleged that these votes helped the BJP secure victory.

Rahul said politics should not be reduced to loud speeches and sharp criticism. He also targeted the growing business presence of the Adani Group, alleging that its business interests expanded significantly after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister. He referred to investments in ports, airports and infrastructure, claiming that major business groups benefiting from government decisions were gaining influence over institutions. The Bharat Summit was attended by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and several state ministers.