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…