Two-day Bharat Summit begins in Hyderabad, representatives from 70 countries to participate

A two-day Bharat Summit is commencing from Friday in the Telangana capital, Hyderabad, with representatives from 70 countries expected to participate, according to a report by Dainik Bhaskar. The primary objective of this summit is to discuss global challenges and current issues. World leaders, policy experts, and progressive thinkers will gather on this global platform.

Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu stated that the main aim of Bharat Summit 2026 is to bring investment and employment to the state. This summit will provide a significant opportunity for Telangana to showcase its industrial and IT ecosystem.

On the second day of the summit, i.e., 14 November, Rahul Gandhi will participate in the event. His visit is linked to a programme and rally for gig and platform workers. Rahul Gandhi will interact with delivery executives, cab drivers, and other employees associated with app-based services. These workers will present their problems and demands to Rahul Gandhi. Notably, Rahul Gandhi last had a meal with auto drivers in Delhi on 29 May, 2026.

The event will be held near the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). On this occasion, a rally of gig workers will also be organised. During this rally, a Welfare Board for workers will be launched, which will implement laws and welfare schemes for them in the state. The programme will discuss important issues such as social security for gig workers, accident insurance, health facilities, employment security, registration, and grievance redressal. Rahul Gandhi may also inaugurate related government schemes.

The Telangana government has formulated the 'Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2026' for gig and platform workers, which came into effect from 2 June. The gazette of rules framed under this Act will be released on 14 November.

According to Sheikh Salauddin, founder and state president of the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), Rahul Gandhi's visit is extremely important for gig workers. He added that promises were made to take steps for the welfare of workers during the Bharat Jodo Yatra and subsequent election campaigns. Now, preparations are underway to announce the rules of the law and the Welfare Board. No political organisation will participate in the workers' rally; workers will participate only to express their happiness and to thank for the steps taken for their welfare.

Rahul Gandhi is a leader who has actively participated in various social and political activities in India. He has previously also made efforts to engage in dialogue with workers from various sectors.