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BJP Slams Congress Over China Robot Army Warning, Calls Rahul Gandhi 'Chinese Robot'
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News18•25-08-2026, 14:59
BJP Slams Congress Over China Robot Army Warning, Calls Rahul Gandhi 'Chinese Robot'
- •BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized Congress MP Manish Tewari's warning about China's robot-driven PLA at the LAC, accusing Congress of spreading misinformation.
- •Tewari warned India could face a robot army if it fails to advance military technology, citing a Chinese humanoid robot breaking Usain Bolt's 100m record.
- •Patra alleged Congress supports adversaries and discourages armed forces, referencing the Doklam standoff and past comments on surgical strikes.
- •Patra targeted Rahul Gandhi, calling him "the robot of China" and stating the need to fight the "Congress mindset" at the borders.
- •A Chinese company, Unitree, claimed its humanoid robot "Superman" ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, though these claims are unverified.
Key Questions Answered
Robot armies could change future border conflicts by reducing casualties, as unmanned systems can perform dangerous tasks traditionally handled by infantry.
China is a dominant force in global robotics, producing over half of the world's humanoid robots and 70% of quadruped robots sold globally. The country is rapidly advancing in robotics research and development, including sensor manufacturing and AI software for robots. China aims to produce over 100,000 humanoid robots in 2026.
