This issue has now become a political issue between the ruling and opposition parties in India.
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The issue of a university presenting a Chinese robot as its own at an AI conference in India has now taken on a political hue. At the AI Summit 2026 in India, which began on January 16, Galgotia University presented a Chinese robotic dog and a Korean drone as its own.
But later, when news about this came to light, it was confirmed that the product did not belong to the university. After that, the university was expelled from the summit by the organizers.
But now this issue has become a political issue between the ruling and opposition parties in India. After the opposition Congress protested at the conference venue through its workers, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has also launched a protest against the Congress.
After the ruckus by the opposition Congress at the AI conference, the Bharatiya Janata Party has protested in Delhi, Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
Outside the Congress office in Delhi, BJP Yuva Morcha workers are protesting with posters like 'Congress-Rahul Gandhi traitor' and 'Rahul Gandhi, a traitor to the country, apologizes'.
Meanwhile, in Mulund, Mumbai, BJP workers have shown a black flag to Rahul Gandhi's rally. Gandhi was going to Bhiwandi. Gandhi was appearing in a court in Bhiwandi over his controversial remarks against the RSS during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
On Friday, Indian Youth Congress workers protested against the India-US trade deal at the AI Summit-2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. In the photos and videos of the protest, 15/20 workers are seen holding white T-shirts. The T-shirts have pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump printed on them. It says 'PM Compromised'.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has said that the Indian people will never forgive the Congress for insulting them at an international conference venue during the AI Summit.
Delhi Police has arrested 4 protesters. They have been identified as Indian Youth Congress Secretary Krishna Hari, Bihar State Secretary Kundan Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Vice President Ajay Kumar and National Director Narasimha Yadav, Indian media reported.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the protestors of plotting to tarnish India's image internationally through an international conference. BJP MP Sambit Patra said, "This is not a coincidence, it was actually an experiment. The plan was hatched at Rahul Gandhi's residence. Where Sonia and Priyanka were also present."
According to Delhi Police Additional Constable Devesh Kumar Mahla, the incident took place around 12:30 pm. The protesters had registered their names online. Mahla, who reached the summit venue by scanning the QR code, informed that they had reached the summit venue after wearing jackets and sweaters from outside. After reaching area number 5 of the conference hall, they took off their clothes and started the protest. Mahala said that the police were also assaulted during the protest.
BJP has criticized the protest of Congress workers at the conference. Union Minister Piyush Goyal wrote on social media, ‘This is an arrogant and demoralizing demonstration by Congress. For Rahul Gandhi, insulting India is a way to target the government.’
Meanwhile, RJD MP Manoj Jha said that the anger seen at the conference was not right. He said, ‘There is anger in the country, this anger is visible on many fronts.’ But it is not right to protest at an international conference like this.’
India Youth Congress National President Udaybhanu Chib said that his youth are soldiers of Congress as well as Rahul Gandhi. ‘Our youth are not afraid. Even though there is no complaint against Rahul Gandhi, the ED case was filed for so many years, BJP can go to any extent. But we are soldiers of the Constitution. We are soldiers of Rahul Gandhi. We will raise our voice for the youth of the country.'
The AI Summit began on January 16 at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. The conference has been extended by one day, extending the duration till Friday. The conference was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Representatives from more than 100 countries participated in the summit. In addition, heads of more than 20 countries, more than 60 ministers, and heads of more than 45 technology companies also participated.
The controversy began after Galgotia University presented a Chinese robot and a Korean drone as its product at the conference. After it was revealed that the product was Chinese, the university was expelled from the conference.
The Congress has accused the government of tarnishing the country's image on this issue. The Congress says that the Chinese media has made fun of it and it is embarrassing for India. The robotic dog on display was made by China's Unitry company. The university has since apologized. The university said a representative at its stall was not fully informed about the product and was told to be excited in front of the camera.
