AI Summit Protest | 'Baniyan Brouhaha' At AI Summit: Protest Sparks Political Firestorm
The topless protest by members of the Indian Youth Congress at the India AI Summit in Delhi has sparked sharp political reactions. What began as a high-profile global tech gathering at Bharat Mandapam-featuring international participation, policy discussions, and investment pitches-quickly turned into a political flashpoint after protesters disrupted the venue. The BJP has slammed the Congress, calling the act inappropriate and damaging to India's global image, while Congress leaders have defended it as a legitimate democratic protest against the India-US trade deal. While protests at international forums are not uncommon globally, critics argue the timing and optics of this demonstration reflected poor political judgment, especially amid efforts to position India as a leading AI power. The controversy has now shifted the focus from technology and diplomacy to political optics and the broader debate on dissent versus national responsibility.
