Adhir Chowdhury under fire for his reaction to Sam Pitroda's racist comments
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Adhir Chowdhury under fire for his reaction to Sam Pitroda's racist comments

Hindustan Times  

After Sam Pitroda's racist comment for which he had to resign from his post in the Congress, the BJP on Thursday questioned Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's choice of words and said Congress's mentality is exposed -- only the words came from sometimes Sam Pitroda and now from Adhir Chowdhury. Reacting to the row over Sam Pitroda's comments, Adhir on Wednesday did not condemn the statement and said it was Pitroda's personal opinion. After Sam Pitroda, now Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is on the radar for his 'white-skinned, dark-skinned' comment "We have Proto Australoids, Mongoloid class, Negrita class of people. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury -- in his attempt to defend Sam Pitroda, used offensive words about Indians.

Congress Bjp Indians Sam Pitroda Adhir  congress  sack  indians  look  words  reaction  chowdhury  comments  racist  ranjan  sam  pitroda  pitrodas  adhir

History of this topic

Sam Pitroda stokes controversy again, calls for settling illegal migrants in India, BJP slams remarks | VIDEO
2 months ago

Sam Pitroda stokes controversy again, calls for settling illegal migrants in India, BJP slams remarks | VIDEO

India TV News  

Congress veteran and close aide of Rahul Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, has stirred controversy by advocating for the settlement of illegal migrants in India and criticizing the government for "hounding" them. Priroada criticises govt's stance on illegal immigrants In the video, Pitroda urged the government to adopt a more compassionate approach, stating, “Even though illegal immigration is wrong, we are busy …

Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Indian Overseas Congress
9 months ago

Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Indian Overseas Congress

New Indian Express  

The veteran leader was an advisor to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and has been closely associated with Rahul Gandhi, accompanying him during his foreign visits. The BJP made Pitroda's remarks a poll issue, forcing the Congress to act swiftly and distance itself from his remarks, calling them "most unfortunate and unacceptable". With campaigning in full swing ahead of the …

“If Adani-Ambani send us money, we will go silent against them”: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
10 months, 2 weeks ago

“If Adani-Ambani send us money, we will go silent against them”: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Op India  

Congress leader and its Baharampur candidate, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury courted a fresh controversy on Saturday as he revealed why Congress launched a smear campaign against leading Industrialists in the country. Addressing a rally in Telangana, PM Modi had questioned Rahul Gandhi’s unusual silence on businessmen asking, “How much black money has Congress received from Adani and Ambani?” Responding to the …

BJP protests near Congress HQ over Sam Pitroda’s remark
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP protests near Congress HQ over Sam Pitroda’s remark

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: BJP leaders and workers staged a protest near the Congress headquarters at Akbar Road on Thursday, calling for an apology from party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, regarding Sam Pitroda’s controversial remarks. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva who led the protests said divisive comments by Congress leaders towards citizens insult the unity and integrity of the nation. BJP leader …

Congress is insulting and dividing people based on skin colour, says Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress is insulting and dividing people based on skin colour, says Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL/NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modion Wednesday attacked the Congress over Indian Overseas Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s analogy to depict India’s diversity calling it “racist” and asserted that people will not tolerate the attempt to insult them on the basis of their skin colour. The Congress is trying to insult the people based on the skin colour,” the Prime Minister …

PM Modi slams Congress over Sam Pitroda’s ‘skin colour’ remarks, hits out at Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi slams Congress over Sam Pitroda’s ‘skin colour’ remarks, hits out at Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 8 attacked the Congress over its party leader Sam Pitroda's comments over skin colour and asserted that the countrymen would not tolerate insult on the basis of skin colour. Hitting out at top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Modi said he has now understood that the national party sought to defeat President Droupadi Murmu in …

Congress reacts to Sam Pitroda's remark as BJP calls it ‘racist’, targets Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress reacts to Sam Pitroda's remark as BJP calls it ‘racist’, targets Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Sam Pitroda remarks row: The Congress on Wednesday officially distanced itself from chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's controversial remarks about how people in the south “look like Africans and those in the west look like Arabs and those in the east look like Chinese” while speaking on the diversity of India. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress general …

'I look Indian...', Bhuj actor Pranitha Subhash hits back at Congress leader Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remark
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'I look Indian...', Bhuj actor Pranitha Subhash hits back at Congress leader Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remark

India TV News  

Congress leader Sam Pitroda has been in the news repeatedly for his controversial statements. Pranitha Subhash called out Sam Pitroda Sam Pitroda's statement saying "South Indian Indians are Africans" is causing widespread anger. Sam Pitroda resigns Sam Pitroda has resigned from the post of President of the Indian Overseas Congress. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote on Twitter, 'Sam Pitroda has …

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech
1 year ago

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear the Hindu Sena's PIL tomorrow seeking a direction for registration of FIR against those hate speeches on Sanatan Dharma and Shri Ram Temple and Kashi-Mathura disputes, against various leaders, including Asaduddin Owaisi, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Kamal Haasan, A Raja, Swami Prasad Maurya and others. A two-judge bench of the Apex Court, headed by Justice …

Adhir Chowdhury apologises for remarks on Derek O’ Brien
1 year, 2 months ago

Adhir Chowdhury apologises for remarks on Derek O’ Brien

The Hindu  

After his remarks directed at Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’ Brien triggered outrage, West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on January 26 issued a public apology for the remarks. “I conveyed my regrets to MR DEREK O’BRIEN for a word inadvertently uttered by me to him as FOREIGNER,” Mr. Chowdhury, also the Congress leader in Lok Sabha, said on …

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury BJP's agent: Tinamool's Abhishek Banerjee tears into Congress
1 year, 8 months ago

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury BJP's agent: Tinamool's Abhishek Banerjee tears into Congress

India Today  

The relationship between the Bengal Congress faction and Trinamool Congress appears to be strained, with Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, expressing dissatisfaction over the possibility of an alliance between the two parties in the run-up to 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Responding to Chowdhury's statement, Abhishek Banerjee, the second-in-command in Trinamool Congress, criticised the Congress leader and questioned the party's …

‘Ram, Hanuman, mandir’: Sam Pitroda courts controversy as BJP targets Rahul Gandhi for silence on ‘Hinduphobia’
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Ram, Hanuman, mandir’: Sam Pitroda courts controversy as BJP targets Rahul Gandhi for silence on ‘Hinduphobia’

Firstpost  

Speaking at a Rahul Gandhi event, Sam Pitroda accused the PM Narendra Modi led Indian government of focussing on religious matters while neglecting issues related to development and the economy Rahul Gandhi’s ‘mentor’ Sam Pitroda kicked off a controversy during an event in the United States when he delivered disparaging remarks against Lord Ram, the Ram Temple being built in …

'Regret Choice of Word, But…': Congress Neta Udit Raj's Apology Over Murmu 'Chamcha' Remark with Conditions
2 years, 5 months ago

'Regret Choice of Word, But…': Congress Neta Udit Raj's Apology Over Murmu 'Chamcha' Remark with Conditions

News 18  

A day after a massive row over comments made by Udit Raj attacking President Droupadi Murmu, the Congress leader has now issued a clarification apologising for ‘mistake in choice of word’, but also said that he will continue to raise necessary questions. The Chairman of Unorganized Workers & Employees Congress or KKC Udit Raj had tweeted, “I hope no country …

'No Nation Deserves Such a Prez': Known for Bizarre Remarks, Cong Leader Sparks New Row Over Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

'No Nation Deserves Such a Prez': Known for Bizarre Remarks, Cong Leader Sparks New Row Over Murmu

News 18  

A fierce faceoff has currently taken over Twitter. It’s BJP vs Congress over a statement made by a Congress leader attacking President Droupadi Murmu that has been slammed by BJP as ‘anti-tribal’. Chairman of Unorganized Workers & Employees Congress or KKC Udit Raj had tweeted, “I hope no country gets a President like Droupadi Murmu ji. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra …

Cong's Adhir seeks apology from Smriti for 'yelling' Murmu's name without prefixing President
2 years, 8 months ago

Cong's Adhir seeks apology from Smriti for 'yelling' Murmu's name without prefixing President

India TV News  

Rashtrapatni Row: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, calling on Union Minister Smriti Irani to issue an unconditional apology" for "yelling" the name "Droupadi Murmu" without using the prefix "President." Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had written a letter of apology to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, over his "Rashtrapatni" comment. Both …

Under fire over 'rashtrapatni' remark, Adhir Ranjan formally apologises to President Murmu
2 years, 8 months ago

Under fire over 'rashtrapatni' remark, Adhir Ranjan formally apologises to President Murmu

India Today  

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who came under heavy criticism for his 'rashtrapatni' remark, wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu on Friday and sought an apology. Union ministers Smriti Irani and Nirmala Sitharaman were among the BJP leaders who demanded that Congress president Sonia Gandhi should apologise for Chowdhury's remark. The BJP MPs raised slogans and demanded the resignation …

OPINION | Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury should apologise for insulting the President
2 years, 8 months ago

OPINION | Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury should apologise for insulting the President

India TV News  

There was acrimonious uproar in Parliament both on Thursday and Friday, amid protests and counter-protests both by BJP and opposition MPs over the controversial remark made about President Droupadi Murmu by Congress Parliamentary Party leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. BJP MPs led by Union Minister Smriti Irani strongly objected to this remark and accused Chowdhury of hurling a ‘deliberate sexist insult’ …

‘Rashtrapatni’ remark row: Congress’ Adhir Chowdhury says ‘not used to Hindi’
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Rashtrapatni’ remark row: Congress’ Adhir Chowdhury says ‘not used to Hindi’

Live Mint  

Opposition party Congress on Thursday faced the brunt of Bharatiya Janata Party women leaders including Smriti Irani and Nirmala Sitharaman in both houses of the parliament for Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remark on President of India Droupadi Murmu. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a member of Parliament of Congress from West Bengal had refereed to President of India Droupadi Murmu as …

Mayawati Calls Chowdhury's 'Rashtrapatni' Remark 'Shameful', Asks Congress to Apologise
2 years, 8 months ago

Mayawati Calls Chowdhury's 'Rashtrapatni' Remark 'Shameful', Asks Congress to Apologise

News 18  

BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday said Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury referring to President Droupadi Murmu as ‘rashtrapatni’ is “most shameful and condemnable”, and demanded that his party apologise for his remark. “The spectacular election of Droupadi Murmuji as the first woman from the tribal society to the highest post of the President of India has not been liked by …

Slip of tongue: Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury after referring to Prez as 'Rashtrapatni', BJP seeks apology
2 years, 8 months ago

Slip of tongue: Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury after referring to Prez as 'Rashtrapatni', BJP seeks apology

India Today  

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury responded to the row over his remark on President Murmu and said, “I uttered it only once. BJP REACTS TO 'RASHTRAPATI' REMARK Meanwhile, Union Minister Smriti Irani slammed Sonia Gandhi over Chowdhury’s ‘Rashtrapatni’ remark and said Sonia should apologise to Murmu. BJP MPs including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also protested against Chowdhury’s remark in Parliament …

He has already apologised: Sonia Gandhi on Adhir R Chowdhury's 'Rashtrapatni' remark against President Murmu
2 years, 8 months ago

He has already apologised: Sonia Gandhi on Adhir R Chowdhury's 'Rashtrapatni' remark against President Murmu

Firstpost  

“He has already apologised,” Sonia Gandhi said when asked whether she will ask Chowdhury to apologise for his remark New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said that party MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has already apologised for his ‘Rashtrapatni’ remark against President Droupadi Murmu. “He has already apologised,” Sonia Gandhi said when asked whether she will ask Chowdhury to …

'Rashtrapatni' remark: BJP demands apology from Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Sonia Gandhi
2 years, 8 months ago

'Rashtrapatni' remark: BJP demands apology from Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Sonia Gandhi

Firstpost  

Protesting in the Parliament premises, the BJP MPs raised slogans slamming Chowdhury for showing disrespect to the President and also sought an apology from Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. New Delhi: BJP on Thursday demanded an apology from Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for his ‘Rashtrapatni’ remark made against President Droupadi Murmu in a video clip. #WATCH | BJP MPs in …

Adhir Ranjan's 'Rashtrapatni' remark on President Murmu triggers fullscale BJP vs Congress showdown
2 years, 8 months ago

Adhir Ranjan's 'Rashtrapatni' remark on President Murmu triggers fullscale BJP vs Congress showdown

India TV News  

Parliament ruckus: Both the Houses of Parliament witnessed fiery protest by the BJP over Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's 'Rashtrapatni' remark for President Droupadi Murmu. Irani alleged that the Congress has been targeting her "maliciously" ever since the BJP-led NDA named Murmu its presidential candidate, and said she was called a "puppet" and a "symbol of evil" by its leaders. Murmu, …

Upset over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ remarks, Security Guards Association approaches Mumbai Police
6 years ago

Upset over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ remarks, Security Guards Association approaches Mumbai Police

Op India  

The Security Guards’ Association of Maharashtra, hurt by Rahul Gandhi’s “Chowkidaar Chor Hai” jibe, has requested the Mumbai Police to register a case against the Congress President. The Maharashtra Rajya Suraksha Rakshak Union submitted an application at the Bandra-Kurla Complex police station in Mumbai on Monday, saying that the remark was an insult to security guards, a police official was …

FIR demanded against Subramanian Swamy for his casteist remarks
10 years, 3 months ago

FIR demanded against Subramanian Swamy for his casteist remarks

India TV News  

New Delhi: Youth Congress leader and human rights activist Shehzad Poonawalla has demanded registration of FIR against BJP leader Subramanian Swamy for his casteist remarks that demon king Ravana and his wife Mandodari were dalits from Uttar Pradesh. Poonawalla, in a letter to PL Punia, chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi Police, demanded immediate FIR …

Discover Related