Hyderabad, Nov. 14 -- Giacomo Filibeck, Secretary General of the Party of European Socialists (PES), has claimed that democracy is "under attack" in India and expressed support for Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Bharat Summit 2026, organised by the Congress in Hyderabad, Filibeck said that international gatherings and conferences were important to draw global attention to challenges concerning democracy in India.

"I believe that this kind of gatherings, conference, summit are vital to raise international attention on concerning challenges. Democracy is under attack in India, and we need to defend it, and the best way to defend it is to stand by Rahul Gandhi and t...