Friday’s India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam became the stage for a fiery Youth Congress uprising. Activists ditched their T-shirts, unleashing ‘PM is Compromised’ cries that reverberated through a venue teeming with global innovators and leaders.
The calculated disruption pierced the summit’s sophisticated veneer, spotlighting grievances over policy decisions perceived as favoring business elites over public welfare. International delegates watched stunned as the protest unfolded mid-session.
Authorities pounced without delay, detaining the group and relocating them off-site. The incident, though brief, underscored vulnerabilities in event security and the potency of youth-led activism.
Uday Bhanu Chib, Youth Congress head, articulated the broader sentiment: ‘Our chants echo the wrath of a generation fed up with leadership lapses.’
From the police side, Additional DCP Anand Mishra affirmed: ‘Custody taken, legal steps in motion—we safeguard these critical forums rigorously.’
The organization’s X declaration was unapologetic: ‘AI pomp obscures corporate dominance and foreign policy frailties. Our bold fighters invaded Bharat Mandapam to demand answers from a PM seen as compromised, defending India’s honor.’
Beyond the spectacle, this clash reveals fault lines in India’s political landscape. With AI at the forefront of development agendas, youth voices like these compel reflection on governance, ensuring tech advances don’t sideline social justice.