Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib Held After Shirtless Protest At AI Summit

New Delhi: Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib has been taken into custody by the police in connection with a major controversial demonstration in Delhi during India's premier technology event India Impact AI Summit 2026. Chib was arrested in a circumstantial situation where he demonstrated topless and reached the venue and raised slogans against the government's AI policy.

After the incident, Delhi Police and security agencies have reacted and this matter has become a topic of heated discussion in the media and political circles. This unexpected demonstration at the site of a sensitive program related to girls is also raising questions related to security.

What happened in the demonstration?

It is being told that Uday Bhanu Chib reached near the main stage of AI Summit without a shirt (topless) and started sloganeering. He described the program as an example of a lack of rational policy and transparency and claimed that the voices of Indian youth and the technology community were not adequately included in the program. After this the security forces asked him to remain calm, but Chib continued his agitation.

How did the police make the arrest?

As soon as Uday Bhanu Chib and his supporters started raising slogans inside the venue, the police immediately intervened, giving priority to security. The police detained him and registered a case. According to the police, this demonstration was unauthorized and in violation of SOP, due to which they took action.

Was this demonstration planned in advance?

Although Chib had not applied for any permission in advance, many leaders say that the demonstration was purposeful and pre-planned. Opponents also say that this step was taken only to get headlines. On the other hand, some supporters of Youth Congress are claiming that they adopted this method to bring the government policy into question.

What was the impact on the AI Summit program?

Due to this unexpected incident, the India Impact AI Summit program was disrupted for some time. Event security took immediate steps to secure the venue, controlling entry and exit routes, and asking passengers and participants to remain calm and composed.

What was the political reaction like?

After this incident, different reactions came from political parties. Supporters of the Youth Congress lauded the move and claimed that it reflects the voice of the youth. At the same time, the opposition party criticized this step as unfair and wrong demonstration. Some leaders said that if you want to express dissatisfaction on any issue, there are proper procedures and legal means for this.

Has there been any statement from Uday Bhanu Chib?

There was no direct statement from Chib after his arrest, but his supporters gave their own clarifications on social media and described Chib's action as free expression. He said the move was an effort to ensure transparent communication of AI policy and highlight the concerns of youth.

What will be the legal process next?

The case registered against Uday Bhanu Chib has been kept at the local police station for further investigation. Police have said that the investigation into the case includes the facts of the allegations, video evidence, security violations and statements of witnesses at the venue. Further action will be decided based on the investigation.

Will this incident affect future programs?

Experts believe that such unusual activities challenge the security arrangements at big events. In such a situation, its prevention and more strict security measures can be implemented in future programs so that any unexpected situation can be dealt with.