New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday strongly condemned the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the protest during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, terming the move as "dictatorial" by the central government.

In a post on X, Baghel strongly condemned the "illegal arrest" of Chib as well as others in connection with the protest.

"I strongly condemn the illegal arrest of IYC National President Brother Uday Bhanu Chib ji and other young comrades by the Delhi Police. The 'dictatorial' government is forgetting that in a democracy, young people raising their voice, asking question...