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Kharge calls AI Summit chaos a national embarrassment
The Statesman Delhi
|February 18, 2026
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday launched a vehement critique of the Centre’s handling of a recent AI Summit, describing it as “utter chaos and rank mismanagement” and accusing the government of turning what should have been a global showcase into a national embarrassment.
In a post on X, Kharge lamented that the event, which had the potential to highlight India’s digital and AI prowess to the world, instead descended into disorder and caused distress among participants.
He also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he “gatecrashed” the first day for a photo opportunity and calling the government “PR-hungry.”
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