Senior academicians call IYC protest at AI summit ‘profoundly regrettable and ill-conceived’
Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers protesting at the AI Impact Summit were criticized by 160 senior academicians who deemed their actions "profoundly regrettable and ill-conceived". The academics emphasized that the summit was a significant platform for showcasing India's technological capabilities to the world, and converting it into a political demonstration reflected a lack of judgment. They also expressed concern that the protest could have negatively impacted India's international standing and urged responsible conduct during such global engagements.
23 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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