Chicago, Nov. 11 -- Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chairman Sam Pitroda raised concerns over the alleged erosion of democratic institutions across the world, claiming that electoral processes, restrictions on civil society and media manipulation have undermined the fundamental principles of democracy, while calling for inclusive dialogue and greater political accountability ahead of the Bharat Summit 2026.

Talking to ANI about the summit, Pitroda said the Bharat Summit 2026, to be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), will bring together representatives from around 70 countries for discussions on the state of democracy globally and the challenges facing democratic institutions.

He said, "Bharat Summit is a collab...