Tensions flared at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit as a bold protest grabbed headlines, courtesy of a resurfaced photo tying the main agitator to Rahul Gandhi. Narasimha Yadav, identified as a Youth Congress member, allegedly led a group that stripped to their waists and raised anti-government slogans, prompting swift backlash from BJP heavyweights.
Amit Malviya, BJP’s IT cell chief, blasted the episode on social media, sharing the incriminating image of Yadav marching with Gandhi. “This wasn’t spontaneous—it’s a calculated attack on India’s reputation,” he asserted, warning that such behavior erodes faith in platforms promoting national tech leadership.
Echoing the sentiment, Pradeep Bhandari accused Gandhi of despising India and deploying Youth Congress foot soldiers to derail the summit. Attendees were appalled: one man lamented the disruption at an event celebrating AI’s role in India’s tomorrow, while a female participant detailed how security intervened after the shirtless demonstration.
As the viral photo continues to circulate, it underscores deepening political divides. The summit, envisioned as a beacon for AI advancement, instead became a battleground for partisan clashes. Critics argue the opposition’s tactics prioritize confrontation over collaboration, potentially harming India’s international standing in cutting-edge technology. BJP’s narrative gains traction, framing Congress as adversaries to progress.