New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Amid the heated political debate over Youth Congress 'shirtless protest' at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday slammed the opposition, stating that they should regret the protest just like they regret "Emergency", asserting thats the country will forever remind theme of this "shameful exercise".

Adressing the Business Standard Manthan event, she asked if this is the proper conduct to protest in a democracy, stating that they are "making a sham" of their party.

"Much before criticising Indians & calling the AI Summit a sham, you're making a sham of yourself. Is this the way to protest in a democracy?"she said.

"Congress party should regret this like t...