CM Revanth Reddy pitches Telangana as global investment destination at Bharat Summit, targets BJP over Rahul Gandhi’s participation
The Chief Minister said nearly 1,000 delegates from 70 countries are expected at the December 13–14 summit in Hyderabad and accused the BJP of opposing Rahul Gandhi’s participation.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with his ministerial colleagues, addresses the media on Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad on Friday.
HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday positioned the upcoming Bharat Summit as an opportunity to showcase the state’s investment potential to the international community, while criticising the BJP and BRS for questioning the event and opposing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s participation.
The state government is organising the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad on December 13 and 14, with nearly 1,000 delegates from 70 countries expected to participate, Revanth Reddy said at a press conference.
Describing every participant as a “Telangana Ambassador”, the Chief Minister said the summit would bring together individuals from diverse sectors and professional backgrounds. It would also provide an opportunity for international delegates to experience Hyderabad’s historical heritage and understand the state’s industrial and investment policies.
Revanth Reddy alleged that the Union Government had rejected permission for some foreign delegates who were invited to speak on important subjects at the summit. He questioned the Centre’s decision to deny approvals to individuals invited to participate in the discussions.
Telangana targets $1 trillion economy by 2034
The Chief Minister said the Bharat Summit was part of the state’s broader effort to attract global investments and strengthen its position as an economic destination.
The government has also planned the Invest Telangana Global Summit at Bharat Future City from December 7 to 9. Curtain-raiser events have already been held in Delhi and other locations, with similar programmes planned in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Telangana aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047, he said.
Revanth Reddy questions BJP’s opposition to Rahul Gandhi
The Chief Minister criticised Union ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay, BJP state president N. Ramachander Rao and BRS leader K. T. Rama Rao for their remarks against the Bharat Summit.
He pointed out that Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had attended the Delhi curtain-raiser for the Invest Telangana Global Summit, and questioned why other BJP leaders were criticising the initiative.
Revanth Reddy also asked why the BJP was objecting to Rahul Gandhi’s participation in the Bharat Summit. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to foreign countries and his speeches at international events, he questioned the criticism directed at the Congress leader for undertaking overseas visits.
The BJP was apprehensive that Rahul Gandhi could defeat it in the next elections and become Prime Minister, he alleged.
“Criticising the BJP does not mean going against India,” the Chief Minister said, adding that the Congress was the country’s soul. He accused the BJP of adopting a dictatorial approach and said democratic governance required taking different opinions into account.
Chief Minister targets Union ministers over state issues
Revanth Reddy also accused the BJP and BRS of opposing several decisions and projects proposed by the Telangana government, including the Musi River rejuvenation programme, Metro Rail expansion, the Regional Ring Road and the Tummidihatti project.
He questioned the absence of the two Union ministers from Telangana at an all-party meeting on El Niño. In a pointed remark, he said the government was considering removing Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay from the Telangana census.
Rahul Gandhi to inaugurate Gig Workers Act
The Chief Minister said Rahul Gandhi would deliver the concluding address at the Bharat Summit and inaugurate the Gig Workers Act on Saturday.
He said the Telangana government had introduced legislation for gig workers, while alleging that the Union government had not shown sufficient intent to support this segment of the workforce.
Revanth Reddy also referred to constitutional amendments made by successive Congress governments, saying the Constitution had been amended 106 times to facilitate good governance. He stressed the need for dialogue and engagement to promote global peace.
