Uttam Kumar Reddy Warns Of Global Threat To Liberal Democracy

· Minister Uttam addresses Bharat Summit 2025, calls for global defence of democracy

Hyderabad, April 26: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy warned on Saturday that liberal values were facing an unprecedented assault across the world.

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Delivering the vote of thanks at the closing session of Bharat Summit 2025 at HICC, he said that freedoms of thought, speech, arts, academia, assembly, and protest were under relentless attack by extreme right-wing and authoritarian regimes globally.

Uttam Kumar Reddy said it was a matter of pride that the Bharat Summit was being hosted in Hyderabad, Telangana, under a Congress-led government that is firmly committed to upholding liberal, democratic values. He described the gathering as one of the world’s largest of progressives, liberals, democrats, activists, thinkers, doers, change-makers, and innovators in the humanities, assembled at a time when the defence of fundamental freedoms had become a global imperative.

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Reflecting on the breadth of discussions held over two days, Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Summit’s sessions addressed critical themes such as global justice, environmental concerns, the spread of misinformation through technology, and the persistent challenges of gender and age discrimination. He highlighted that a total of 450 delegates participated, with 100 delegates representing over 100 countries, collectively contributing ideas aimed at strengthening progressive ideals and resisting ideologies of hatred, division, and oppression.

Uttam Kumar Reddy noted that some of the world’s most distinguished thought leaders, political figures, activists, and policymakers had enriched the deliberations with their insights on the way forward. He said the Bharat Summit 2025 had raised a clear and urgent voice on behalf of the liberal democratic world, offering not just intellectual arguments but emotional strength to face contemporary challenges.

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Acknowledging the gloom that often permeates discussions on current global affairs, Uttam Kumar Reddy said that many people feel disheartened and even hopeless when confronted with rising intolerance and authoritarianism. However, he said, the Bharat Summit had rekindled hope by uniting not just minds but also hearts. “We have felt here that after darkness comes light, after tyranny comes democracy, and after struggle, there is victory,” he said, echoing the emotional tenor of the Summit.

Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated that the Telangana Government, under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s leadership, believed firmly in the principle of social justice alongside economic growth. He thanked all the delegates and participants on behalf of the Telangana Government for attending and enriching the Summit with their presence and ideas.

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He stressed that the Summit was not merely a conference but had brought together a family connected by a larger vision for humanity – one based on dignity, freedom, and justice. Uttam Kumar Reddy said that this spirit of unity and renewed vigour must now be carried forward beyond Hyderabad to every corner of the world where democratic values are under threat.

Emphasising the core message that had echoed through the sessions, he stated, “The biggest problem in any society, and in our society too, is injustice.” He called for a determined and united fight against all forms of injustice, warning that complacency would only embolden those who seek to divide and dominate.

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In his concluding remarks, Uttam Kumar Reddy invited delegates to consider Hyderabad as a global investment destination, pointing out that the city offered some of the best opportunities across various sectors. He said Telangana stood ready to partner with global investors while maintaining its commitment to social justice and inclusive development.

Uttam Kumar Reddy affirmed that the ideas and energy generated at Bharat Summit 2025 would continue to strengthen the worldwide struggle for democracy, freedom, and human dignity. (Maxim News)

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