Sharmila slams Naidu, Jagan over criticism of Youth Congress protest
Y.S. Sharmila, president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, criticized N. Chandrababu Naidu and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for condemning a protest by Youth Congress activists during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. She alleged that the summit was poorly organized and had lowered India's standing before international representatives, while also criticizing the government for agreeing to zero tariffs on American imports. Sharmila claimed this action harmed national interests and that the protests were meant to highlight a "black deal" with a superpower.
23 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Senior academicians call IYC protest at AI summit ‘profoundly regrettable and ill-conceived’
26 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Rahul Gandhi condemned the police action against his Youth Congress members for a shirtless protest, comparing the Indian government to North Korea and criticizing the suppression of dissent.
27 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress party refuted allegations of paying influencers to criticize the AI Summit, claiming the claims are false and part of a politically motivated campaign.
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