The controversy surrounding Galgotias University’s display of a Chinese-made robotic dog as its now-removed stall during the AI Impact Summit in Delhi has reached the Uttar Pradesh assembly. Galgotias University is a private university in Greater Noida, which is part of the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
The opposition camp led by members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) demanded a thorough probe into the matter in the Uttar Pradesh assembly. The SP leader claimed that the incident threatened the future of the students.
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Raising the issue during Zero Hour, SP MLAs Sachin Yadav and Pankaj Malik alleged that the private university in Greater Noida had brought a bad name to both the state and the country, news agency PTI reported.
The row erupted after a university representative showed off a robotic dog named Orion on Tuesday, claiming it was developed by the Galgotias Center of Excellence, prompting netizens to quickly point out that it was a Unitree Go2, manufactured by China’s Unitree Robotics and commonly used in research and education around the world.
The private university made a dogged attempt to shrug it off with outlandish justifications until Wednesday, before apologizing in the evening after organizers at the event cut off power to its stand and asked residents to leave.
on Thursday Nitin Kumar Gaur, the university’s registrar, defended the institution and confirmed that Professor Neha Singh, who introduced the Chinese robot dog as the university’s own at the AI Impact Summit, had not been suspended pending an investigation.
Speaking to DD News this week, Singh, a professor of communication, said, “You have to meet Orion. It was developed by the Center of Excellence at Galgotias University.” This led to controversy, with many on social media identifying that the robot was actually a Chinese Unitree Go2 rather than an original in-house development.
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In the UP Assembly, SP members tried to raise the issue under Article 56, but Speaker Satish Mahana rejected it, saying that neither the AI Impact Summit was held in Uttar Pradesh nor organized by the state government, so it was not eligible for discussion in the Assembly.
Rule 56 refers to procedural provisions under the Rules of Procedure and Business v Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly which allows a member to raise a matter of urgent public importance with the permission of the Speaker.
Deputy Speaker Manju Sivach later allowed SP members to speak on the issue under caution.
“Making fun of Uttar Pradesh”
Referring to the controversy, Sachin Yadav said that the university had showcased a robotic dog made in China as its own product, making a mockery of Uttar Pradesh and the country at the global level.
“This is not a political issue but a matter of the House. It concerns the integrity of the entire state,” the SP MLA said, adding that it was the duty of the government to verify the authenticity of the products displayed at such summits.
Yadav also called for a thorough investigation and strict action to ensure that no private university dares to make such claims in future.
Malik said that since Galgotias University is located in Uttar Pradesh, the responsibility also lies with the state government. “This issue is not limited to one institution. It concerns the credibility and integrity of the country’s education system and the future of our youth,” he said.
He claims that the university functioned as “profit center”, Malik urged the state government to conduct a fair and time-bound inquiry and derecognize the university if found guilty.
There was no immediate response from the government at the time of filing this report.
India AI Impact Summit 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being held in Delhi from February 16 to February 20 and is the first global The AI Summit will be held in the Global South. The summit attracted government policymakers, AI experts, academics, technology innovators and civil society representatives from around the world to advance global discussions on AI.
On Thursday, the summit brought together several world leaders, CEOs and business leaders from around the world to share their views on artificial intelligence and announce dozens of deals.
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India expects more than $200 billion in investment over the next two years, and US tech titans unveiled new deals and infrastructure projects this week.
This issue is not limited to one institution. It concerns the credibility and integrity of the country’s education system and the future of our youth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi he emphasized the need to democratize artificial intelligence while calling for a transparent approach to data sharing.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of The India AI Impact Summit 2026, PM Modi he also presented India’s MANAV vision for artificial intelligence, which he said will serve as a vital link in improving the well-being of humanity.