On April 25, 2026, a user on X (formerly Twitter) asked Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok a hypothetical question: 'If you were an Indian voter, who would you support: Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi?' Grok's reply, which favored Prime Minister Narendra Modi, quickly went viral, amassing over 10,000 likes and 2,000 retweets within hours.
The response, titled 'Data Over Dynasties,' cited Modi's economic policies and digital infrastructure as reasons for its preference. Grok stated, 'Based on available data, Modi's governance has shown measurable outcomes in GDP growth and digital adoption, while the opposition's focus on dynasty politics lacks comparable evidence.' This aligns with Grok's design to prioritize data-driven answers.
Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, has not officially commented on the AI's statement. Political analysts note that Grok's reply reflects its training data, which includes public sentiment and economic indicators, but does not constitute an endorsement. X owner Elon Musk has not addressed the incident.
The incident highlights the growing influence of AI in political discourse. As of April 2026, Grok is available to X Premium subscribers and has been used for similar political queries in other countries, though this is its first major controversy in India.
