PM Modi Criticizes Congress for Shirtless Protest at AI Summit

By Neev News Desk|Feb 22, 2026, 15:19 ISTUpdated: Feb 22, 2026, 16:34 IST1 min read
PM Modi Criticizes Congress for Shirtless Protest at AI Summit

Youth Congress members protested shirtless at the AI Summit, voicing their opposition to a trade deal with the US. PM Modi responded sharply to the demonstration.

A group of Youth Congress workers staged a protest on Friday at the AI Summit, entering the venue without shirts and chanting slogans against the government. Their demonstration was aimed at expressing discontent over the government's agreement to a trade deal with the United States.

PM Modi's Response

In response to the protest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party, stating that their actions were inappropriate and turned the summit into a platform for what he termed 'dirty politics.' According to a report by NDTV Trending, Modi emphasized that the Congress party's tactics were not conducive to serious political discourse and detracted from the significance of the event.

The protest highlighted ongoing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition regarding economic policies and international agreements. The Youth Congress's choice to protest in such a manner drew attention to their grievances, but it also sparked a debate about the appropriateness of their methods.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, the incident at the AI Summit serves as a reminder of the contentious nature of current political debates in India.