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Bharat Summit: Global progressive forces must unite to defend democracy, says PES chief

Hyderabad, Nov 14 (UNI) Giacomo Filibeck, Secretary-General of the Party of European Socialists (PES), on Saturday called upon progressive forces across the world to unite against attacks on democratic institutions, rising inequality and the erosion of fundamental rights.
Speaking at the valedictory session of the Second Bharat Summit 2026 at HICC, Filibeck said democracy could not be defended by remaining silent when institutions were being weakened. He stressed that political competition should not be allowed to turn into the destruction of democratic institutions.
Referring to developments in Turkey, the United States and India, he expressed concern over pressure on opposition parties, the judiciary and the free press. He also called for the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and other people he described as unjustly imprisoned.
Praising Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra and his efforts to protect voting rights, Filibeck said the principle of “one person, one vote” was fundamental to democracy. He said the Congress and progressive forces worldwide were fighting to uphold democratic rights and accountability.
He recalled the global progressive mobilisation in Barcelona and urged international leaders to build a sustained movement linking democracy with social justice, climate action and economic transformation. He also called for consistency in defending international law, including support for Ukraine and Palestine, and said emerging economies such as India should have a stronger role in global institutions.
Filibeck concluded by urging progressive forces to replace fear and division with solidarity and the rule of justice, saying citizens, journalists, trade unions, women and young people were already leading the fight for a better future.
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