Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of Uday Bhanu Chib, National President of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), in connection with a protest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.
Speaking to the media, Kharge said he condemned the arrest, adding that youth in the country are desperate for jobs and angry with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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alleged that Modi had “bowed down” to US President Donald Trump by accepting his conditions under the India-US interim trade framework, calling it an embarrassment for the country.
In a post on X, Gandhi said peaceful protest is a democratic right and criticised the India-US interim trade agreement, alleging it compromises the interests of farmers, the textile sector and data security.