In a major political escalation, Youth Congress chief custody grabs headlines after Indian Youth Congress (IYC) President Uday Bhanu Chib was remanded to four days by Patiala Court. Delhi Police hail him as the mastermind behind the chaotic AI Summit protest at Bharat Mandapam, attended by PM Narendra Modi.
Intense Interrogation Leads to Arrest
Chib, recently appointed IYC national president, was summoned for questioning on February 23. After nearly 20 hours of grilling, police arrested him late Sunday. They had sought seven days' remand but got four. So far, eight arrests, including four from the protest day and three Congress leaders from Madhya Pradesh—like Gwalior's Jitendra Yadav.
Protesters allegedly sneaked in via QR codes, hid slogans under jackets, and flashed T-shirts with PM Modi's photo and "PM is compromised." Clashes with security followed, police say.
Defence Challenges Custody Need
Chib's lawyer fought back: "Seven-eight T-shirts recovered already. No need for custody just to trace printers." But police insist deeper probe into planning.
This Uday Bhanu Chib arrest ties into rising protests—like BJP's black flags to Rahul Gandhi's convoy in Mumbai—showing heated national politics.
Congress Cries Foul, BJP Hits Back
Congress slams the Youth Congress chief custody as "unconstitutional," defending protest rights. IYC's Shesh Narayan Ojha called it peaceful: "Govt stifles dissent with force." X posts accuse political vendetta.
BJP counters, terming the AI Summit protest an insult to PM and international event. Nationwide BJP demos demand action.
Why It Matters Now
Amid AI boom and global summits, this disrupts India's tech push. PM Modi's presence amps stakes. For Madhya Pradesh readers, Gwalior arrests hit home—local Congress faces heat. Timely as elections loom, it fuels BJP-Congress rivalry.
Expert Take: Political analyst Rajiv Sharma notes, "Such arrests polarize youth wings, testing protest limits in Modi's India."
Key Takeaways:
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8 arrested total; probe eyes more.
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T-shirts, posters seized from accused's vehicle.
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Highlights free speech vs. security clash.
Police continue tracing protest materials. Stay tuned for updates on this Youth Congress chief custody saga.
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