The Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit in Bhopal made headlines for more than just its ambitious economic agenda. A rather unexpected scene stole the show when attendees rushed to grab food plates, creating a chaotic scramble that ended with broken dishes and a flurry of reactions online.
The incident, which took place on the second day of the summit (February 25), was caught on camera and quickly went viral, raising questions about the event’s management. What was meant to be a prestigious gathering of industrialists and policymakers turned into a frenzy at the food pavilion, with people pushing and shoving to secure their meals.
I have attemded various summit but these scenes of Global Investors summit happening in MP is very interesting for me...All are fighting for the lunch 😀#GlobalInvestorsSummit pic.twitter.com/HDN5yjz0eQ
— Shubhra (@shubhshaurya1) February 25, 2025
Social media wasted no time reacting. Many expressed disbelief at the disorder, with one attendee commenting on the irony of such chaos at a high-profile business summit. Others took a humorous approach, joking that even political leaders might soon have to fight for their lunch.
Despite the summit’s focus on investment and economic growth, the lunchtime debacle left a lasting impression—just not the kind organizers had hoped for. The viral clips serve as a reminder that seamless planning is crucial, especially for high-stakes events. In the end, while the summit may have delivered on its financial promises, for many, the most unforgettable takeaway was the scramble for a meal.