In a fiery address from New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra condemned the Youth Congress’s brazen protest at the India AI Impact Summit, warning that the party’s ‘shameless’ stunt has forever alienated India’s tech-savvy Gen Z. ‘India’s Gen Z will never forgive Congress,’ Patra asserted on Friday, amid national uproar over the incident.
The summit, a landmark gathering of international experts celebrating India’s AI innovations and startup boom, turned tense when Youth Congress members bared their torsos, shouted anti-government slogans, and disrupted keynote sessions. With foreign delegates and industry leaders present, the provocation was seen as a direct assault on national pride.
Patra lambasted the opposition for failing to grasp the event’s significance. ‘This wasn’t a political rally; it was a global platform highlighting India’s capabilities. By mocking our youth’s potential and tech ecosystem, Congress has crossed a red line,’ he said.
He contrasted today’s India with the past, noting how Nehru-era imagery once embarrassed the nation globally. ‘These brainless protests aim to replicate that damage, questioning our achievements while the world applauds us.’
Authorities quickly detained the protesters, ensuring the summit resumed without further hitches. Patra highlighted the irony: as global powers laud India’s rise, Congress indulges in antics that echo pro-Pakistan sentiments, alienating the very youth driving the nation’s future.
Reactions poured in from across the spectrum, with young professionals voicing fury online. This episode underscores a shifting political landscape, where Gen Z prioritizes innovation over disruption, signaling trouble ahead for Congress’s youth outreach.