In his remarks at the inauguration of ₹12,930 crore projects, including Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut Metro in Meerut on February 22, 2026, PM Modi condemns the Congress for their "gandi and nangi" politics on the shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Detailed leader speeches and updates on the rally.
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| Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the gathering during the flagging off ceremony of the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train at Shatabdi Nagar Namo Bharat Station, in Meerut, on February 22, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI |
In a fiery speech that mixed development pride with sharp political jabs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday tore into the Congress party over its youth wing's controversial "shirtless" protest at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Addressing a massive public rally in Meerut after inaugurating key infrastructure projects worth around ₹12,930 crore, Modi accused the opposition of turning a prestigious global event into a stage for what he called "gandi aur nangi" (dirty and shameless) politics.
Days before, members of the Indian Youth Congress protested against the government and claimed compromises in recent trade discussions between India and the United States by holding a bare-chested demonstration at the AI summit venue. The action, which disrupted an international gathering focused on artificial intelligence innovation and India's emerging digital leadership, received considerable criticism and resulted in the arrest of several demonstrators.
Modi didn't hold back words. He said, "The Congress turned a global event of India into an arena for its 'gandi aur nangi' politics," stressing that the summit was a national showcase rather than a BJP affair. He added that the demonstration showed how "ideologically bankrupt and impoverished" the Congress had become and that it ruined the occasion's honor. The country already "knows your true form," he said in a particularly harsh criticism, raising the question of why they felt the need to "strip further" and use such methods.
The prime minister described the incident as a new low even by their norms and emphasized how Congress allies have disassociated themselves from it. "This is gandi aur nangi soch—dirty and shameless thinking," he repeated, connecting it to more general allegations of reckless leadership under a "crazy" and "unrestrained" leader and obstructionism in Parliament.
The sharp remark was a part of a larger rally speech in which Modi compared the government's emphasis on delivering with the circus acts of the opposition. Before dedicating the entire Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the country, he rode the metro to Meerut South and flagged off the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) train and the Meerut Metro at Shatabdi Nagar station. By providing high-speed connectivity (up to 160 kmph) between Delhi and Meerut, the Namo Bharat RRTS has significantly reduced travel times and strengthened commercial links in western Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone.
The remaining RRTS segments, the 23-kilometer Meerut Metro extension, and other urban infrastructure improvements targeted at smooth connectivity, job generation, and contemporary transportation are all included in the ₹12,930 crore package. Modi portrayed these inaugurations as evidence of consistent development in the face of opposition disruptions, emphasizing the BJP's "work culture"—once a project is launched, it is completed on schedule.
In cities like Indore, BJP workers and Congress supporters are fighting over the AI conference protest, which has triggered a new wave of political conflict. Supporters claim the naked demonstration was a daring protest against perceived policy shortcomings, while critics label it attention-seeking and undignified.
Modi's remarks in Meerut highlight an increasing gap between pride and protest, growth and disruption, as India advances its AI aspirations on the international scene. In the upcoming weeks, there will likely be greater heat due to elections and alliances. Stay tuned for reactions, rally photos, and the latest developments in this contentious political season—REAL BREAKING NEWS is available from every aspect.
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