Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi for 'empty words' on AI, calls for industrial revolution

Gandhi highlighted how drones have revolutionised warfare by combining batteries, motors, and optics, enabling unprecedented maneuverability and communication on the battlefield.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took to microblogging site X on Saturday to criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of technological advancements, particularly in drones and artificial intelligence (AI).

In a post accompanied by a nine-minute video on drone technology, Gandhi highlighted how drones have revolutionized warfare by integrating batteries, motors, and optics to enhance maneuverability and communication on the battlefield.

"Drones have revolutionised warfare, combining batteries, motors, and optics to maneuver and communicate on the battlefield in unprecedented ways," he wrote.

Gandhi, however,  pointed out that drones are not just a singular technology but a result of bottom-up innovations within a robust industrial system. "But drones are not just one technology - they are bottom-up innovations produced by a strong industrial system," he noted.

Drones have revolutionised warfare, combining batteries, motors and optics to manoeuver and communicate on the battlefield in unprecedented ways. But drones are not just one technology - they are bottom-up innovations produced by a strong industrial system.Unfortunately, PM pic.twitter.com/giEFLSJxxv

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Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 15, 2025

Taking a swipe at PM Modi, Gandhi accused him of failing to grasp the significance of such technological advancements. "Unfortunately, PM Modi has failed to grasp this. While he delivers ‘teleprompter’ speeches on AI, our competitors are mastering new technologies. India needs a strong production base, not empty words," he remarked.

He further stressed the need for a clear strategy to ensure India remains competitive, citing China’s advancements in drone production as an example. "India needs a strong production base not empty words. India has immense talent, scale, and drive. We must have a clear vision and build real industrial prowess to give our youth jobs and lead India into the future," he added.

Gandhi reiterated that while India possesses the necessary talent and engineering skills, a strong production base is essential to developing cutting-edge technology and securing the country’s future in the global tech race.