Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, clarified the Jiu-Jitsu analogy he used in Parliament, saying it reflects how hidden political pressures can control an opponent. In a video posted on X, he explained that in Jiu-Jitsu, grips and chokeholds are used to dominate an opponent, and similar unseen forces operate in politics beyond public view.

He claimed that Narendra Modi is caught between multiple pressures. Referring to issues such as the Adani case in the United States, the Epstein matter, tensions with China, and relations with the US, Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister is politically constrained and unable to act freely. He also suggested that Modi’s public image depends on financial support influenced from outside India.

Gandhi further warned that policy decisions could negatively affect farmers and the textile sector, and claimed India may face increased imports from the US. He raised concerns about data sovereignty, alleging that Indian data is being handed over to American companies at low value, risking India becoming a “data colony.”

He also criticised the government’s handling of the AI summit, calling it a poorly organised publicity event that failed to prioritise Indian talent and data. Meanwhile, members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam, accusing the Prime Minister of compromising national interests at the AI Impact Summit. Police later detained the protesters.