India’s ascent to AI supremacy has the world watching, but not everyone at home is cheering. BJP Rajya Sabha member Sudhanshu Trivedi voiced this divide Thursday, praising the tech boom while lambasting opposition parties for their refusal to applaud.
As the World AI Summit unfolds with luminaries like Antonio Guterres and Emmanuel Macron plus 22 heads of state, Trivedi captured the mood: ‘Tech enthusiasts are exhilarated, the nation proud—opposition? Not a peep of positivity from Congress.’ He decried their bitterness towards PM Modi, insisting tech triumphs demand bipartisan respect.
Drawing parallels, Trivedi pointed to BJP’s past support for innovations during opposition days. ‘They could at least recognize our achievements,’ he urged.
The event spotlights India’s clout, with major IT players joining global leaders. Trivedi mocked past pessimism from figures like a former Finance Minister who doubted Indians’ digital aptitude. Fast-forward: India reigns in digital transactions and leads AI globally, thanks to Modi’s blueprint and Vaishnaw’s execution.
In a punchy close, Trivedi dubbed AI ‘brilliant artificial intelligence’ in Hindi, jibing that only the ‘intellectually challenged’ overlook India’s shine.