The AI Summit in New Delhi became a flashpoint for political rivalry when Congress activists staged protests, drawing sharp condemnation from ruling party leaders. As authorities enforce the law, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, has gone after Rahul Gandhi with guns blazing.
Posting on social media platform X, Shinde didn’t mince words: Rahul Gandhi has shown he’s not equipped to manage his own party, let alone handle the responsibilities of Leader of Opposition in India. He invoked Mark Twain’s witty observation: ‘Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society,’ implying a lack of substance in Congress’s approach.
While PM Narendra Modi orchestrated a landmark global AI conference uniting top innovators, investors, and leaders to highlight India’s rising stature, Congress opted for disruptive demonstrations. These antics, Shinde argued, shame the country at a moment primed to elevate its global prestige.
India’s transformation under Modi’s stewardship—from digital leader to economic giant—enables it to host such events with poise and power. True leadership builds; opposition merely disrupts with clamor instead of contributions. A credible opposition is democracy’s cornerstone, yet Congress falls short.
The world watches India’s ascent. No amount of political theater can eclipse the visionary guidance steering the nation toward innovation supremacy. Shinde urged the opposition to prioritize national interest with sincerity and patriotism.