PM Modi Criticizes Congress for 'Shirtless' Protest at AI Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for its protest at the global AI summit, accusing them of turning it into an arena for 'dirty and shameless' politics. He praised opposition parties for condemning the protest and emphasized the importance of national pride over political rivalry.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Meerut | Updated: 22-02-2026 15:54 IST | Created: 22-02-2026 15:54 IST
PM Modi Criticizes Congress for 'Shirtless' Protest at AI Summit
Narendra Modi
  • Country:
  • India

In a scathing address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for their controversial protest at the global Artificial Intelligence Summit in Delhi, describing it as 'gandi aur nangi' (dirty and shameless) politics.

Modi, while inaugurating development projects in Meerut, lambasted Congress for turning a prestigious international event into a platform for political theatrics, garnering widespread criticism. The summit saw attendance from representatives of over 80 countries, marking a pivotal moment for national pride.

Modi further alleged that Congress leaders' actions at the summit underscored their ideological bankruptcy and lamented how such antics affected parliamentary proceedings. He praised opposition parties for criticizing Congress's behavior, highlighting a moment of political unity in upholding India's global image.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback