A poster displayed at Congress headquarters in Uttar Pradesh expressed support for the shirtless protest staged by the party’s youth wing during the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The poster featured a shirtless photo of Youth Congress members demonstrating at the summit venue.
The protest, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi during the AI Impact Summit, triggered strong reactions from BJP leaders who accused the Congress of trying to embarrass the country on an international platform. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai condemned the protest, stating that the Congress was resorting to such actions due to a lack of issues and diminishing public trust.
Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha criticized the protest, highlighting a departure from the principles of Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress to what he described as a Congress influenced by foreign ideologies and lacking patriotism. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad denounced the behavior, emphasizing the negative impact it had on India’s global reputation.
Bihar Minister Sanjay Singh expressed disappointment over the protest, suggesting that it was an attempt to embarrass the nation in front of a global audience. BJP National Spokesperson R. P. Singh alleged a deliberate conspiracy to defame India, attributing the incident to Rahul Gandhi’s repeated actions that harm the country’s image. BJP MLA Shailendra Beldale condemned the protest at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Summit, organized under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
The AI Impact Summit, a significant event attended by global leaders and industry representatives, aimed to position India as a key player in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
