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The Bharat summit would bring together around 1,000 delegates from 70 countries to showcase the state’s industrial policies, infrastructure and business opportunities.
Revanth Reddy accused the BJP and BRS of opposing every major development initiative, including the Musi rejuvenation project, Hyderabad Metro expansion, Regional Ring Road and Tummidihatti irrigation project. (PTI/File)
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused the BJP and BRS of blindly opposing the Bharat Summit, alleging that their criticism was aimed at obstructing initiatives intended to promote Telangana’s investment potential.
He said the summit, scheduled for November 13 and 14, would bring together around 1,000 delegates from 70 countries to showcase the state’s industrial policies, infrastructure and business opportunities.
Addressing a media conference in Hyderabad, Revanth Reddy said the government was organising the Bharat Summit ahead of the Telangana Global Investment Summit, scheduled for December 7, 8 and 9. Curtain-raiser programmes had already been held in Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai, while similar events would be organised in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
“Through the Bharat Summit, our objective is to demonstrate to the world that Telangana is an investment-friendly state. We want delegates to experience Hyderabad’s infrastructure, business environment and industrial policies firsthand. We have invited people holding different positions across various sectors. Unfortunately, the Centre initially granted permission to some delegates but withdrew it at the last minute. Some participants had to return even after reaching the airport. Every guest attending the summit will become a brand ambassador for Telangana,” the Chief Minister said.
Questioning the criticism from Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, BJP state president Ramchander Rao and BRS working president KT Rama Rao, he alleged that opposition parties were misleading people about the event. He said the government was working towards making Telangana a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047.
Revanth Reddy accused the BJP and BRS of opposing every major development initiative, including the Musi rejuvenation project, Hyderabad Metro expansion, Regional Ring Road and Tummidihatti irrigation project.
Defending Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s participation in the summit, the Chief Minister said he would attend the event and deliver the concluding address. He questioned the BJP’s criticism, pointing out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi regularly travelled abroad to address international gatherings.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits other countries and delivers speeches at international conferences, but the BJP finds fault when Rahul Gandhi attends a global gathering in Hyderabad. Why is the BJP opposing the Leader of the Opposition? Is it wrong for Rahul Gandhi to participate in discussions on global issues and world peace? You may have political differences with the Congress, but do not bring those differences against Telangana. Opposing the BJP does not mean opposing India. Rahul Gandhi’s stature and the Congress party’s place in people’s hearts cannot be diminished by such criticism,” he said.
The Chief Minister alleged that the BJP was apprehensive about Rahul Gandhi’s political future and urged its leaders not to oppose his visit to Telangana for political reasons.
Revanth Reddy announced that the Telangana Gig Workers’ Welfare Policy would come into effect from Saturday, and Rahul Gandhi would formally launch its implementation. He alleged that the Centre had shown little interest in addressing the welfare concerns of gig workers.
He also criticised Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar for not attending government programmes despite receiving invitations. He said both leaders had skipped the Global Summit curtain-raiser in Delhi and an all-party meeting convened to discuss the impact of El Niño.
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