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Bhopal, Feb 23 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will participate and address a mega farmers convention in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal on February 23.​ This major political showdown in Bhopal will also mark the beginning of the Congress’s national movement against the proposed India-US trade deal.​Sharing details about the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ to be held at Atal Path located in Jawahr Chowk area in the city, Madhya Prad…

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, on Saturday, described the “shirtless” protest by the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) at AI Summit in New Delhi as a “crime” and “sin” against the nation and not an innocuous “mistake” by young men. He accused the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of looking for opportunities to defaming the country and encouraging the IYC to indulge in the shameful protest.Addressing a press conference, Union …

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday criticised the Congress over the shirtless protest by its workers at the AI summit, saying he had expected the party to apologise for the incident. Kiren Rijiju took to his social media ‘X’ and said, “I was expecting that Congress party would apologize for the shameful behaviour of Youth Congress activists. I couldn’t believe my ears when Congress leaders defended the disgraceful conduct! Public taught them a lesson! Some Journal…

Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) Reacting to the shirtless protest by Youth Congress workers during the India AI Summit, the JD(U) on Saturday termed it the most disgraceful conduct by the Congress. Speaking to IANS, Rajiv Ranjan said, “This was the most disgraceful conduct by the Congress. They have embarrassed the entire country. It is completely unacceptable. India is emerging as a major player in AI technology, and at a time when the country is participating in international alliances like Pax Silica …

Bhopal, Feb 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday strongly condemned the ruckus caused by the Congress Youth Wing during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, and termed the protest as ‘anti-national’. “The uproar created by Congress members amidst the country’s achievements at India’s AI Impact Summit is a symbol of the unease arising from the country’s progress,” he said. The Chief Minister pointed out that while the world is acknowledging Indi…

Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Central ministers from Telangana have slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a shirtless protest allegedly by the Youth Congress at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s “cheap politics, despicable actions and shameful behaviour have insulated India’s youth and entrepreneurs.”The protest was organised against Prime Minister Modi and the proposed India-US trade deal, which t…

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Bhupender Yadav on Friday strongly condemned the protest by members of the Indian Youth Congress during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, terming it an attempt to embarrass the nation at a time when India was showcasing its technological capabilities on the global stage.Speaking to IANS, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised the demonstrators, saying, “Frustrated and insecure individuals, repeatedly …

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The atmosphere at the AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam shifted dramatically on Friday afternoon when a group of protesters, linked to the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), stormed the venue.As global tech leaders, policymakers, and investors gathered to discuss Artificial Intelligence, the protesters raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the proposed India-US trade deal. Some demonstrators reportedly appeared semi-clad, holding or wearing T-shirts bearing…

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Delhi Police declined to give a clear explanation after members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a protest inside Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit on Friday.Youth Congress workers raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government over issues including unemployment, inflation and the India-US trade deal.When asked by IANS how the protesters managed to breach security at the high-profile venue, Additional DCP Anand Mishra di…

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a dramatic protest inside Bharat Mandapam on Friday during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government over alleged “unemployment, inflation and the reported India-US trade deal”.According to officials, several Youth Congress workers removed their shirts and shouted slogans, including “PM is compromised”, before security personnel intervened. The protester…