Stand United to Protect Constitutional Values: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addressed the Bharat Summit held in Hyderabad on Saturday. He said protecting democracy and constitutional values must remain the country's foremost priority. Calling for love, truth and non-violence in place of hatred and division in politics, he stressed that democracy is not limited to conducting elections. It also requires respect for people's opinions, rights and freedoms. He underlined the need for transparency in the electoral process, the maintenance of voter lists and the functioning of democratic institutions.

Rahul Gandhi also questioned the growing influence of economic power in the political system. He said institutions should ensure equal opportunities for ordinary citizens and prevent the concentration of the country's wealth and resources in the hands of a few. Recalling his Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, he said the journey gave him an opportunity to interact directly with people and understand their concerns and aspirations. He cautioned that responding to hatred with hatred would deepen divisions, and called for greater unity, brotherhood and mutual respect. He urged collective efforts to protect democratic rights, equality, freedom and human rights.