Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his son, Minister Lokesh, on Saturday strongly condemned the Congress party for staging a protest at an exhibition hall in Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Speaking at a public gathering in Vinukonda, Naidu described the Youth Congress protest as “disgraceful” to the nation.
“Such a good programme was disrupted by half-naked Congress party workers. I don't know what to say. It was painful. It was anguishing. Instead of welcoming the event where 60 to 70 countries in the world participated, the Congress party behaved irresponsibly. I severely condemn the act. It is not good. It is disgraceful to the country,” the Chief Minister said.
On Friday, some India Youth Congress (IYC) workers held a brief protest inside an exhibition hall at Bharat Mandapam, where the AI Impact Summit was being held. They raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi before security personnel quickly removed them from the venue. Naidu said he felt upset about the disruption of a programme where several countries were presenting their innovations.
“They were appreciating our efforts. We are number one in IT and AI. India is the only country which plays a leadership role in the world when it comes to the knowledge economy,” the Chief Minister said.
In a post on X, Lokesh said he was shocked and saddened by the disruption at the AI Summit. He said the global platform was meant to showcase India’s rising leadership as an emerging AI superpower. “Turning such a prestigious international event into a political spectacle only diminishes our collective standing before the world.” "India deserves better. Let us rise above petty politics and focus on nation-building through innovation and excellence,” the minister added.
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