However, Akhilesh Yadav did not confirm whether the SP had accepted the demand.

The Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad has triggered a fresh political confrontation between the Congress and the BJP, placing Rahul Gandhi and the Telangana Congress government at the centre of a debate over global outreach, foreign participation and political messaging.The BJP has questioned the presence of certain international speakers, alleging links between some participants and organisations associated with George Soros. BJP leaders have also accused the Congress of providing a platform to voices critical of the Indian government. These remain political allegations. The Congress, meanwhile, has described the summit as a global platform bringing together delegates and experts to discuss democracy, electoral integrity, geopolitics and the emerging world order. The controversy has also widened over reports of visa denials and restrictions affecting foreign delegates. While Congress leaders have questioned the Centre’s actions, the Ministry of External Affairs has maintained that visa matters are sovereign functions of every government. n18oc_IndiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtubCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Uttar Pradesh's political battle for 2027 is heating up as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath puts the issue of allegedly missing Hindu voters at the centre of his campaign narrative.Yogi has claimed that 1.27 crore Hindu voters are missing from electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), while Muslim voter numbers have increased by 1.65%. Akhilesh Yadav has challenged the BJP's claims, accusing it of trying to create fear and alleging a plan to bring outsiders into UP's electoral rolls.The BJP is now preparing a voter-enrolment drive, with a target of restoring eligible names ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.Is Yogi sharpening the Hindutva pitch to consolidate the Hindu vote? Can Akhilesh counter it with his PDA strategy? And who will set the agenda for UP 2027? n18oc_super-saturday-debaten18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The Italian politician's remarks drew sharp criticism from the BJP and the BRS, who slammed the Congress for allowing a foreign leader to comment on India's internal affairs.