HRD Minister Nara Lokesh. | Photo Credit: File Photo IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh said he was shocked and dismayed by the disruption caused by the Youth Congress at the AI Summit in New Delhi on February 20. In a social media post on Saturday, Mr. Lokesh said the summit was a global platform meant to showcase India’s growing leadership as an emerging AI superpower. He stated that turning such a prestigious international event into a political spectacle diminished the collective standing of the people of India before the world. “India deserves better. Let us rise above petty politics and focus on nation-building through innovation and excellence,” he added. Published – February 21, 2026 06:26 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Tenders floated for Cauvery riverfront project Cop, journalists among 10 injured in clash between Congress, BJP’s youth wing workers in Indore