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Posting a video on X, Gandhi explained the analogy, stating, "A lot of people have asked me why I used a Jiu-jitsu analogy in my Parliament speech. And the reason I used the idea of grips and a choke is because these exist in the sport of Jiu-jitsu, and it's how you control an opponent." He added that similar methods exist in politics but are not visible to the public.

During the protest, party workers removed their shirts as a mark of dissent. In a statement, the Indian Youth Congress said its workers were protesting against a "compromised Prime Minister who has traded the identity of the country at the AI Summit." Police later detained the protesters.

Speaking to ANI, he said it takes courage to name both the ruling party in the state and the ruling party at the Centre as adversaries. Raj claimed that pressure had been exerted by the Union government, but Vijay's position remained firm, recalling his statement at Mamallapuram that there would be no alliance with communal forces. He said such a stand leaves no room for claims that Vijay has not spoken against the BJP.