00:00Hello, hello, what are you doing?
00:02What are you doing?
00:06Today, the India AI Summit kicked off.
00:09An event to showcase India's AI ambition to the world.
00:11However, for many attendees, day one of the summit turned into a chaotic and poorly managed experience.
00:17At around noon, there was commotion beyond the registration and security counter.
00:21Crowds were being asked to vacate the halls.
00:23Delhi police officers appeared unsure about when or even whether people would be allowed back inside.
00:28At different gates, attendees received different instructions.
00:32Some denied entry, some told to wait, others asked to leave entirely.
00:37Outside the gates of Bharat Mandapam, hundreds gathered, many having travelled long distances.
00:42People stood in the sun with no official communication or clarity.
00:46After nearly an hour of waiting without answers, many began exiting the venue.
00:49As I attempted to document this, the police asked me to stop recording, even tried to snatch my phone.
00:54Reports suggest the disruption followed a last-minute change in inauguration plans by Prime Minister Modi,
00:59which was originally scheduled for the 19th, a decision that may have triggered sudden security protocols.
01:05Security arrangements are essential at high-profile events.
01:08But communication and coordination is equally critical, especially when the world is watching.
01:13If India wants to position itself as a global AI leader, events like these are meant to inspire confidence.
01:19Day 1, however, was nothing but chaotic.
01:22Hopefully, the rest of the event goes smoothly.
01:25Lord!
01:26Oh.
01:28Oh.
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