. NEW DELHI: The raging political row over the Youth Congress’ protest at the global AI summit echoed Tuesday at a parliamentary committee meeting as it passed a resolution condemning the incident amid dissent by MPs from different opposition parties.“The committee would like to place on record its appreciation for successfully organizing the India Al Impact Summit by the Ministry of Electronics & IT under the able leadership of PM Narendra Modi. The committee also condemns the unfortunate incident happened on 20-2-2026 at the venue of the India Al Summit,” the resolution shared by the panel’s chairperson, Nishikant Dubey, said.It was carried by a majority vote, with 10 MPs affiliated to the BJP-led alliance voting for it and six, including from Congress, TMC, SS(UBT) and Samajwadi Party, polling against it, sources said.Though it is not common for parliamentary committees to take up issues outside their listed agenda, official sources said rules permit them to convey their sense on matters of importance, more so as the summit was hosted by the IT ministry, which is overseen by the Dubey-led panel.An opposition MP claimed they protested because the committee was wading into “politics” over the protest and noted that members of even non-Congress parties voted against the resolution despite some like Samajwadi Party having spoken against the shirtless demonstration of Youth Congress members.BJP MP Amar Pal Maurya proposed the resolution. He told TOI, “The resolution was for condemning the incident that tried to malign the country’s image and was not against any party. Everyone should have supported it. In fact, those who did not were doing politics.”Those who voted against it included Priyanka Chaturvedi of SS(UBT), Devesh Shakya of Samajwadi Party and Saket Gokhale of TMC, sources said.The resolution lauded the five-day summit as a “grand success”, emphasising that its declaration from 91 countries and leading companies committed to inclusive Al development. The companies announced over USD 200 billion Al investment in India, it said, adding that Google besides committing for a big data centre in India also pledged to lay direct sea cable link between India and the USA. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFrom Gaza Tensions to Trade Deals; Modi’s High-Stakes Israel Tour Explained’India to Be 3rd Largest Economy’: Yogi Woos Investors at Singapore RoadshowShirtless Protest: Youth Congress Chief Arrested; Family’s Medical Emergency Ends In Air TragedyCanada To Address Transnational Repression, Nijjar Case Besides Trade In India Visit: Anita AnandNarendra Modi to Visit Israel, Jerusalem Prepares for High-Level VisitIndia’s Air Power on Full Display as IAF Conducts Spectacular Vayushakti Drill in PokharanIndian Students In Iran Seek Govt Help As March Exams Prevent Return Amid UnrestFrom Epstein Files to Trade Deal, Rahul Gandhi Launches All-Out Attack on PM ModiChief Minister Nitish Kumar Loses Cool In Bihar Assembly After Guns And Bullets Jibe By RJD MLAsIsrael’s Secret “Golden Horizon” Missile May Be Headed To India’s Su-30 Fleet123PhotostoriesShahid Kapoor birthday special: Best performances of the actor to watch on OTTHoli 2026: How to make desi style Gujiya at homeTop 5 cities in South India for real estate investment in 2026What is Lab-grown gold: How is it made and why it mattersSadya to Malabar Biryani: 12 iconic dishes of Kerala/Keralam every foodie should trySridevi death anniversary: ‘ChaalBaaz’, ‘Chandni’, ‘English Vinglish’, revisiting some of her most unforgettable films10 tallest statues in the world travellers need to add to their travel wish-listKerala to Keralam: Union Cabinet clears name change; 5 other places that were renamed10 traditional desi stuffed vegetables enjoyed as side dish and taste like magicTesla Model Y review in images: Design, interior, range and drive impressions123Hot PicksStock Market crashIBM share price crashGold rate todayKerala name changeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingMarvels Wolverine Release DateOklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto RaptorsCooper FlaggEllen Addresses ControversyDonald TrumpColorado AvalancheMikko RantanenJosh Allen WifeDallas Mavericks vs Brooklyn NetsWho is Cam Reading
NEW DELHI: The raging political row over the Youth Congress’ protest at the global AI summit echoed Tuesday at a parliamentary committee meeting as it passed a resolution condemning the incident amid dissent by MPs from different opposition parties.“The committee would like to place on record its appreciation for successfully organizing the India Al Impact Summit by the Ministry of Electronics & IT under the able leadership of PM Narendra Modi. The committee also condemns the unfortunate incident happened on 20-2-2026 at the venue of the India Al Summit,” the resolution shared by the panel’s chairperson, Nishikant Dubey, said.It was carried by a majority vote, with 10 MPs affiliated to the BJP-led alliance voting for it and six, including from Congress, TMC, SS(UBT) and Samajwadi Party, polling against it, sources said.Though it is not common for parliamentary committees to take up issues outside their listed agenda, official sources said rules permit them to convey their sense on matters of importance, more so as the summit was hosted by the IT ministry, which is overseen by the Dubey-led panel.An opposition MP claimed they protested because the committee was wading into “politics” over the protest and noted that members of even non-Congress parties voted against the resolution despite some like Samajwadi Party having spoken against the shirtless demonstration of Youth Congress members.BJP MP Amar Pal Maurya proposed the resolution. He told TOI, “The resolution was for condemning the incident that tried to malign the country’s image and was not against any party. Everyone should have supported it. In fact, those who did not were doing politics.”Those who voted against it included Priyanka Chaturvedi of SS(UBT), Devesh Shakya of Samajwadi Party and Saket Gokhale of TMC, sources said.The resolution lauded the five-day summit as a “grand success”, emphasising that its declaration from 91 countries and leading companies committed to inclusive Al development. The companies announced over USD 200 billion Al investment in India, it said, adding that Google besides committing for a big data centre in India also pledged to lay direct sea cable link between India and the USA.
