Hyderabad Resolution expresses concern over rise of far-right leaders, autocratic regimes
The two-day Bharat Summit concluded in Hyderabad on Saturday, with a declaration called 'Hyderabad Resolution' invoking universal values espoused by freedom fighters, and embracing principles like Maitreya (solidarity), Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Nyay (justice), and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world as one family).
Through the declaration, the historic gathering from 98 countries reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to the ideals of freedom, equality, justice, and solidarity, values that they declared essential for ensuring peace, progress, and sustainability for current and future generations.
Expressing concern over the rise of far-right leaders and autocratic regimes, the delegates argued that such forces were undermining democracy, spreading disinformation, and rolling back hard-won gains in civil rights, gender equality, and environmental protection.
The erosion of democratic institutions, misuse of surveillance, manipulation of media, and targeting of dissenters was deepening inequalities and threatening the international order, the declaration stated.
The Hyderabad Resolution strongly condemned economic exploitation, corporate monopolies, crony capitalism, and tax havens, calling instead for a transformation of the economic paradigm through progressive taxation, fair trade, public welfare investment, and democratic control over essential resources.
Climate action
On climate action, participants decided to upholding the global consensus on combating climate change, advocating a Global Green Deal to safeguard vulnerable communities and drive a just energy transition.
Arguing for reform of global institutions, including the democratisation of the United Nations, the declaration called for better representation to emerging economies and the Global South. The summit also called for the protection of civic institutions, opposition parties, independent media, and the digital sphere from authoritarian assaults.
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