'Imperils Republic's image': Delhi court blasts Congress' 'shirtless' protest at AI Summit
Times of India
by TOI NEWS DESKFebruary 22, 2026
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A Delhi court has strongly condemned a 'shirtless' protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers at the AI Impact Summit-2026 in New Delhi, calling it a "blatant assault on public order" that jeopardizes India's diplomatic image. Judicial magistrate Ravi granted five days of police custody to four accused leaders—Krishna Hari, Kundan Yadav, Ajay Kumar, and Narasimha Yadav—for allegedly orchestrating the protest inside the high-security event venue. The court highlighted how their actions, including donning provocative T-shirts with slogans against the India-US trade deal and obstructing security personnel, violated public order and endangered India's international standing.
The protest occurred during the AI Summit 2026, a prestigious global event attracting tech leaders and dignitaries. The accused were seen displaying T-shirts featuring images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/22/2026