Taking to X, the Congress leader reacted to posts about the row at the India AI Impact Summit. He said the event failed to leverage India’s talent and innovation. Instead, he claimed, it promoted foreign products under the AI banner.

The controversy erupted after authorities asked Galgotias University to vacate its stall at the expo. Critics alleged that the university displayed a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own invention. The issue triggered sharp online backlash and political debate.

However, the university denied the charge. In a statement, it said it purchased the robot for academic research. It added that robotic programming forms part of its effort to train students in AI application development. Furthermore, it described the criticism as propaganda that could harm student morale.

Meanwhile, Narendra Modi inaugurated the summit at Bharat Mandapam. He stressed that India’s AI growth would drive inclusive and global progress. The five-day summit, held under the IndiaAI Mission and Digital India initiative, has drawn global leaders and policymakers.

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Earlier, a viral video showed Professor Neha Singh introducing the RoboDog as “Orion.” As a result, social media users accused the university of misrepresentation. Soon after, authorities asked the institution to clear its expo space.

However, Registrar Nitin Kumar Gaur rejected the allegations. He clarified that the university did not develop the robot. Instead, it bought the machine to help students with research. He explained that confusion arose from the words “develop” and “development.”

Meanwhile, Professor Neha Singh also denied any false claim. She said the robot still carried its original branding. Moreover, she stated that it was displayed only for academic projection. She added that she teaches communications, not artificial intelligence.

In addition, the university issued a formal statement. It described the backlash as propaganda. Furthermore, it stressed its focus on innovation and skill-building. According to the statement, students use global technologies to gain practical exposure.

Overall, the incident sparked debate at the summit. The India AI Impact Summit operates under the IndiaAI Mission and Digital India initiative. It brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to promote responsible AI growth.

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FM Sitharaman credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership since 2014 for shaping India’s technology-driven growth. She noted that policy enablers and institutional reforms have strengthened governance and fostered an innovation ecosystem. According to her, India’s framework has positioned the country as a global hub for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

She also appreciated Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for promoting technology-led growth, citing his role in Hyderabad’s development as an IT hub. “With his vision, Andhra Pradesh is ideal for India’s first AI hub,” FM Sitharaman said. She emphasized the synergy between central and state governments, which helps India maintain an edge in the global AI race.

The Finance Minister said proactive governance and enabling policies will help India achieve a developed nation status by 2047. “With today’s vision, India is well on the way to becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’,” she concluded, highlighting the importance of forward-thinking leadership.

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