Controversy continues to swirl around Galgotias University’s gaffe at the Bharat AI Impact Summit 2026, drawing a stinging rebuke from J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The flashpoint: a pavilion display where a representative touted Unitree’s Orion Go2 robotic dog— a Chinese commercial item—as a product of their own Center of Excellence. Professor Neha Singh’s enthusiastic on-camera pitch fueled the fire, with the clip exploding online as evidence of hyped-up, false claims on Indian innovation.
Public backlash was swift, prompting summit organizers to evict the stall. In damage control, Galgotias released a statement expressing regret over the mix-up, attributing it to a staffer’s uninformed zeal without press clearance. They underscored zero institutional malice, a firm stance on ethical practices, and compliance with eviction requests.
Omar Abdullah amplified the criticism on X, painting a picture of Galgotias’ flawed ethos: plagiarize freely, deflect blame, scapegoat the lowly, all while avoiding true mea culpas. ‘Thank heavens my schooling dodged this sort,’ he vented, capturing the sentiment of a disillusioned public. Beyond the memes, this episode probes deeper flaws in academic marketing. India’s AI push thrives on authenticity; shortcuts like this breed doubt. Galgotias pledges procedural overhauls, yet only time will tell if they walk the transparency talk amid lingering skepticism.