‘Sepoys of Lashkar-e-Rahul’: BJP slams Congress over shirtless protest at India AI summit

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the Congress party following a protest staged by Youth Congress members at the recently held AI Summit in India. Four protestors were arrested and presented in Patiala House Court, sparking a heated political exchange. The protest involved Congress workers appearing shirtless, which the BJP condemned, labeling them as the 'Sepoys of Lashkar-e-Rahul' to emphasize their perceived allegiance to Rahul Gandhi rather than national interests. The event is seen as a reflection of the ongoing tensions between the two major political parties in India, with the Congress party asserting their right to protest against issues they deem significant. This incident sheds light on the broader context of political dissent and the methods employed by parties to draw attention to their grievances, particularly in front of a global audience at such a high-profile summit. The BJP's response underscores the party's strategy to frame Congress's actions as undermining national priorities, further intensifying the political rivalry as the nation approaches upcoming elections.