PM Modi Condemns Congress for 'Shameless' Conduct at Global AI Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a scathing critique of the Congress party on Sunday, accusing it of displaying "gandi and nangi (dirty and shameless)" politics during the recent global artificial intelligence summit hosted in India. Speaking at a public gathering in Meerut, Modi lambasted the opposition for using an international platform to showcase what he described as reckless behavior that brought shame to the nation.
'The Country Already Knows You Are Naked'
In his first public remarks addressing the unprecedented protests by Youth Congress members on Friday, Modi used strong metaphorical language to condemn the party's actions. "The country already knows you are naked, then what was the need for taking off your clothes," he stated, directly referencing the shirtless demonstrations that occurred during the summit.
Modi emphasized that while the entire nation felt pride about hosting representatives from around the world, including twenty heads of government, Congress chose to transform the event into what he called "an arena of its dirty and naked politics." He specifically criticized Congress members for removing their clothes before foreign guests, calling the behavior a violation of all norms and a burden on the country.
Targeting Rahul Gandhi and Opposition Dynamics
The Prime Minister pinned responsibility for the Youth Congress protests on what he termed the party's "reckless and unbridled" leader, a clear reference to Rahul Gandhi. Modi asserted that this leadership is "bent on destroying the country in his quest to become PM," highlighting internal dissent within the opposition bloc.
Modi further noted that several other opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), National Conference (NC), and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), had distanced themselves from what he described as Congress's "sin." He pointed out that Congress allies have been criticizing the party over its protest tactics, suggesting they recognize themselves as victims of Congress's political antics.
Broader Political Implications
The Prime Minister connected the summit incident to broader parliamentary dysfunction, accusing Congress of being unable to perform in Parliament while simultaneously preventing others from doing so. He stated that instead of feeling embarrassed about an incident that "shamed" the nation, Congress functionaries have been glorifying the protesters unabashedly.
Modi's comments came during an event where he dedicated the entire 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation, using the occasion to contrast what he presented as developmental progress against opposition disruption. The speech marked a significant escalation in political rhetoric ahead of upcoming electoral contests, framing Congress's actions as not merely political opposition but as conduct damaging to national prestige on the global stage.
