Patna, February 19 – Union Minister and President of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Chirag Paswan, has strongly condemned the controversy surrounding a robot displayed by Galgotias University at the AI Summit, calling the incident extremely damaging to the country's image.
Reacting to allegations that a Chinese-made robot was showcased at the summit as a domestically produced product, Chirag Paswan stated that it was a serious mistake.
"It is completely wrong for any university to display and claim ownership of something that is not Indian. Some individuals attempted to mislead during the summit. Presenting foreign technology as indigenous is a serious matter and can damage India's image on the global stage," he said.
He expressed confidence that once the summit concludes, the government will take strict action on the matter and act appropriately.
Commenting on demands by certain Muslim organizations to close liquor shops during Ramadan in Delhi, Chirag Paswan firmly defended personal freedom and choice.
Referring to his role as Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, he stated: "The government's responsibility is to ensure the quality and hygiene of food and beverages. However, forcing closures in the name of any festival – whether Hindu or Muslim – is not our party's ideology."
He cautioned against politicizing religious festivals and stressed that personal liberty should be respected in all circumstances.
Chirag Paswan also raised serious concerns over the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant and the alleged threats being received by the victim's family.
"If the victim's family is being intimidated, it is the government's duty to ensure their complete security so that justice can be delivered without fear," he said.
He reiterated his stance on accountability for examination-related irregularities, recalling that he has consistently supported strict punishment for those involved in malpractice.
Through his remarks, Chirag Paswan sent a strong message on ethical conduct in innovation, the protection of civil liberties, and zero tolerance for intimidation in sensitive cases, calling for transparency, accountability, and justice.