‘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 Ayodhya and other Hindu deities. 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. The controversial statement by Sam Pitroda follows similar remarks delivered by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his tour of the US. “But Sam Pitroda spoke for Rahul Gandhi, whose studied silence was endorsement of the Hinduphobic diatribe.” Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here.

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'Definitely Not The Views Of Party': Congress Distances Itself From Sam Pitroda's 'China Not Enemy' Remark
1 month, 1 week ago

'Definitely Not The Views Of Party': Congress Distances Itself From Sam Pitroda's 'China Not Enemy' Remark

ABP News  

The Congress on Monday distanced itself from party leader Sam Pitroda's statement over China and said that his statements are not the views of the party. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that China remains India's foremost foreign policy, external security and economic challenge. He said that Congress has repeatedly raised questions from the centre over its approach to China, including …

Sam Pitroda's ‘China not India's enemy’ remark slammed by BJP: ‘Insult to Galwan martyrs’
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Pitroda's ‘China not India's enemy’ remark slammed by BJP: ‘Insult to Galwan martyrs’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed Congress leader Sam Pitroda's comments questioning the degree of China's threat to India and said his statements reflect the party's mindset. Sam Pitroda Sam Pitroda, the Congress' overseas unit head, said that threat from China, India's nuclear armed neighbour, is often blown out of proportion and suggested that New Delhi should stop considering …

Sam Pitroda follows the footsteps of Rahul Gandhi, downplays threat from China, claims the hostile nation is not India's enemy
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Pitroda follows the footsteps of Rahul Gandhi, downplays threat from China, claims the hostile nation is not India's enemy

Op India  

Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress and a close aide of Rahul Gandhi, stirred the hornet’s nest on Monday by downplaying threats from China and claiming that the Communist-run country is not ‘our enemy’. Watch: On whether US President Donald Trump and PM Modi will be able to control the threat from China, Indian Overseas Congress Chief …

Congress distances from Sam Pitroda's China remark: Definitely not party's view
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1 month, 1 week ago

Congress distances from Sam Pitroda's China remark: Definitely not party's view

India Today  

Congress on Monday distanced itself from their overseas in-charge Sam Pitroda's remarks on China, saying that they don't reflect the party's views. "The views reportedly expressed by Sam Pitroda on China are most definitely not the views of the Indian National Congress," Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X. Ramesh, slamming the government, stated, "China continues to be our …

Congress gaffe machine Sam Pitroda begins Delhi campaign by welcoming illegal migrants
2 months ago

Congress gaffe machine Sam Pitroda begins Delhi campaign by welcoming illegal migrants

India Today  

The debate over illegal migrants, a recurring theme in the BJP’s political arsenal, has gained fresh momentum with a controversial remark from Congress veteran and Rahul Gandhi’s close confidant Sam Pitroda. By suggesting that India should “include everybody” and share resources even if it means suffering “a little bit”, Pitroda has inadvertently bolstered the BJP’s longstanding narrative that the Congress …

Sam Pitroda’s Remarks On Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Spark Row Ahead Of Delhi Polls, BJP Attacks Congress
2 months ago

Sam Pitroda’s Remarks On Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Spark Row Ahead Of Delhi Polls, BJP Attacks Congress

ABP News  

Congress veteran and close aide of Rahul Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, has ignited yet another controversy by advocating for illegal migrants to settle in India while criticising the government for "hounding" them. 'Shocking And Irresponsible': BJP Slams Sam Pitroda's Remarks Meanwhile, reacting sharply to the latest row, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari called Pitroda's remarks "outrageous" and "shocking." "Rahul Gandhi's right-hand …

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 …

Priyanka Gandhi reacts to Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial remark: 'It is ridiculous...'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Priyanka Gandhi reacts to Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial remark: 'It is ridiculous...'

India TV News  

Days after Ramesh Bidhuri made controversial remarks against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, she made her first remark on Wednesday. In the purported video, Bidhusri said, "I assure you that just as we made the roads in Okhla and Sangam Vihar, we will make all the roads in Kalkaji like Priyanka Gandhi's cheeks." Reacting to the remarks, Kalkaji Congress candidate …

Jairam Ramesh defends Rahul Gandhi after BJP's complaint to EC: ‘What are they complaining about?’
Trending News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jairam Ramesh defends Rahul Gandhi after BJP's complaint to EC: ‘What are they complaining about?’

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday defended party leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after the Bharatiya Janata Party approached the Election Commission over his remarks about investments in Maharashtra being transferred to Gujarat. On Tuesday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh told ANI that several projects and investments meant for Maharashtra have been moved to Gujarat. What BJP told the Election Commission …

In complaint to EC, BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of creating ‘enmity’ between states: ‘Falsehoods, lies’
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

In complaint to EC, BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of creating ‘enmity’ between states: ‘Falsehoods, lies’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday filed a complaint before the Election Commission against leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "pitting states against each other and lying that BJP is about to destroy the Constitution". ‘Gross violation of MCC’, alleges BJP "We wish to bring to your notice the gross violation of MCC and other …

Amit Shah’s comments stir controversy, debate in Maharashtra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amit Shah’s comments stir controversy, debate in Maharashtra

New Indian Express  

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah’s recent rally in Shirala, Sangli district, Maharashtra, has sparked a political and academic debate following his remarks linking the revered saint Ramdas to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shambhajiraje Chhatrapati, a prominent member of the Maratha royal family and former Rajya Sabha MP, voiced his disagreement, asserting that Shivaji Maharaj’s only true guru …

'Rahul Gandhi is not a Pappu, he is a strategist': Sam Pitroda in Texas
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Rahul Gandhi is not a Pappu, he is a strategist': Sam Pitroda in Texas

Op India  

Congress leader Sam Pitroda, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Texas, said that his party leader Rahul Gandhi has a vision contrary to what BJP promotes and that he is not a “Pappu”. Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Pitroda said that Gandhian thoughts, inclusion and diversity were at the core of his learning. Everyone understood what freedom meant and the …

Anurag, Rahul get into ‘caste ’fight during LS Budget debate
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Anurag, Rahul get into ‘caste ’fight during LS Budget debate

Deccan Chronicle  

Does that mean you also link Rajiv with violence?” Mr Thakur asked. Jagdambika Pal, who was chairing the proceedings, said Mr Thakur's remarks on caste "stand expunged". An unrelenting Mr Thakur, however, alleged that Mr Gandhi's speeches are written by "Uncle Sam", in apparent reference to Congress leader Sam Pitroda. Citing excerpts from Mr Tharoor's book The Great Indian Novel, …

Either substantiate claims or offer apology: Sampla to Rahul Gandhi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Either substantiate claims or offer apology: Sampla to Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Vijay Sampla chided leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his statement in the Parliament. Sampla said Rahul’s statement was filled with “falsehoods, disappointment and baseless claims.” He said that the Opposition leader’s behaviour “did not align” with the decorum expected in the Parliament. Terming Rahul’s statement “anti-Hindu”, Sampla said the Congress …

PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hindus and Shakti, says country will not forget it for centuries
8 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hindus and Shakti, says country will not forget it for centuries

Op India  

Speaking in the Lok Sabha on a Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, on July 2, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led I.N.D.I. In a scathing attack, PM Modi admonished Rahul Gandhi while referring to his Hindu remarks in Parliament and said,”These are your Sanskar, your character, your mindset, your hatred for the Hindus of this …

Rahul Gandhi ’proves’ Lok Sabha camera doesn’t show him, watch Speaker Om Birla’s reaction during RaGa’s ’Shiva’ speech
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi ’proves’ Lok Sabha camera doesn’t show him, watch Speaker Om Birla’s reaction during RaGa’s ’Shiva’ speech

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made headlines for his first Lok Sabha speech as a leader of the opposition in the lower house. Amid an uproar over Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech, a video showing “how camera shifts” when the Congress leader was speaking and showing Lord Shiva's picture to the House has surfaced on the internet. “Shivji kehte hai….Sir dekhiye, camera …

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Heated debates ensued in both the houses of the parliament on Tuesday. While the newly appointed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi led the charge in the Lok Sabha, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge in the Upper House. Lok Sabha In a rather feisty address on Monday, the newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, …

‘Will he talk about any other religion?’: BJP MP slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘not Hindus’ remark
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Will he talk about any other religion?’: BJP MP slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘not Hindus’ remark

Hindustan Times  

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday hit out at the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for claiming that the leaders of the ruling party were not Hindus and questioned whether the Congress MP would speak about any other religion this way. During a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to President's address, Rahul Gandhi, pointing …

BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi over remarks in Lok Sabha speech
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi over remarks in Lok Sabha speech

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded an apology from Congress lawmaker and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of making disparaging remarks against Hindus and misleading claims about the Agnipath recruitment policy for the armed forces. Party president and Union minister, JP Nadda, in a post on ‘X’ said, “Rahul Gandhi Ji must …

‘Can’t insult Hindus’: Priyanka Gandhi defends brother amid BJP's attack
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Can’t insult Hindus’: Priyanka Gandhi defends brother amid BJP's attack

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to her brother's remark in the Lok Sabha that triggered a row, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Monday that Rahul Gandhi cannot insult Hindus. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs Sonia Gandhi, KC Venugopal, Imran Pratapgarhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi today said in the …

'Those who call themselves Hindus only talk about violence': Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha sparks rare intervention from PM Modi
8 months, 4 weeks ago

'Those who call themselves Hindus only talk about violence': Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha sparks rare intervention from PM Modi

Op India  

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday sparked outrage over his contentious remarks in the Lok Sabha, prompting a rare intervention from PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking in the parliament, Gandhi asserted that those who called themselves Hindus only talked about violence, hatred, and untruth, triggering PM Modi to intervene over his remarks. During his speech, …

Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Indian Overseas Congress
9 months ago

Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Indian Overseas Congress

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday reappointed Sam Pitroda as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, weeks after he resigned from the post following a controversy in the middle of the Lok Sabha election. The Bharatiya Janata Party had termed Mr. Pitroda’s controversial remarks as “racist”, prompting the Congress leadership to gently nudge him to step down. Before this …

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 …

BJP protests near Congress HQ over Sam Pitroda’s remark
10 months, 2 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 …

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 …

'Bakwas Ki Hai..': Robert Vadra Dismisses Sam Pitroda's 'Racist' Remark, Calls For Responsibility
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Bakwas Ki Hai..': Robert Vadra Dismisses Sam Pitroda's 'Racist' Remark, Calls For Responsibility

News 18  

Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Thursday dismissed Sam Pitroda’s ‘racist’ remark and expressed astonishment at how such an educated individual could make such comments. #WATCH | On Sam Pitroda’s remark, Robert Vadra says “…When you are associated with this family, with great power comes great responsibility, you have to think before taking any step. 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 …

'We may look different but we are all one': BJP tears into Sam Pitroda for his racist remarks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'We may look different but we are all one': BJP tears into Sam Pitroda for his racist remarks

India TV News  

'We may look different but we are all one': BJP tears into Sam Pitroda for his racist remarks A major controversy arose after Congress leader Sam Pitroda commented that people in the East India resemble the Chinese, while those in the South resemble Africans. BJP on Sam Pitroda's racist remark: The Bharatiya Janata Party hit out at Chairman of Indian …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s ’Ram vs Shiva’ remark stirs row: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, ’tendency of Congress to insult...’
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge’s ’Ram vs Shiva’ remark stirs row: UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, ’tendency of Congress to insult...’

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday slammed the Congress over party president Mallikarjun Kharge's remark on Lord Ram and Lord Shiva, and accused the grand-old party of insulting the Sanatan tradition of India. Reacting to Kharge's remark, Yogi Adityanath said that Ram and Shiva are not different. Earlier on Tuesday, speaking at a campaign rally for BJP candidate …

Rahul Gandhi not visiting Ram Temple fearing Islamic fundamentalists, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi not visiting Ram Temple fearing Islamic fundamentalists, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran

The Hindu  

National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency K. Surendran has alleged that Congress leader and his opponent Rahul Gandhi has evaded from visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya fearing the Muslim fundamentalists. If Rahul’s secularism is not one-sided, he should have visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, siad Mr. Surendran, who is also the State president of …

I.N.D.I. Alliance leader A Raja goes on anti-Hindu rant
1 year ago

I.N.D.I. Alliance leader A Raja goes on anti-Hindu rant

Op India  

On Sunday, 3rd March, DMK’s leader A Raja went on an anti-Hindu rant during his speech during an event organised to celebrate MK Stalin’s birthday. A Raja called Hindus “idiots” for chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and claimed that India is not a country. BJP’s IT Cell chief Amit Malviya hit out at A Raja for his derogatory statements and said, …

Gandhi would’ve agreed with Babri razing: Former BJP MP Balbir Punj
1 year ago

Gandhi would’ve agreed with Babri razing: Former BJP MP Balbir Punj

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Former BJP MP Balbir Punj on Saturday said that India does not exist if Lord Ram is fictitious. Addressing a launch event of his book “Tryst with Ayodhya: Decolonisation of India” here, Punj said: “This country will live till Ram lives.” Punj blamed former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for politicising the Ram Janmabhoomi issue. He said that if ‘A’ …

India TV Samvaad: Heated exchange between Samajwadi Party's Pawan Pandey and BJP MP Subrat Pathak
1 year, 2 months ago

India TV Samvaad: Heated exchange between Samajwadi Party's Pawan Pandey and BJP MP Subrat Pathak

India TV News  

The ongoing India TV Samvaad event in Lucknow today witnessed a spirited exchange between Samajwadi Party spokesperson Pawan Pandey and BJP MP Subrat Pathak. Addressing the audience, Samajwadi Party spokesperson Pawan Pandey asserted the sacredness of Ayodhya, stating that Lord Ram resides in every particle of the city. Pathak on SP's role against karsevaks In response, BJP MP Subrat Pathak …

Ram Temple event | People see through Rahul Gandhi’s lies, says Rajeev Chandrashekhar
1 year, 2 months ago

Ram Temple event | People see through Rahul Gandhi’s lies, says Rajeev Chandrashekhar

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday reacted sharply to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks that the consecration of the Ram Temple of Ayodhya was being made into a “BJP event”. Addressing a press conference at the BJP’s national headquarters in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that “Ram Temple was a deeply felt emotion by Hindus in every corner of the …

As Congress uses 'religion' as excuse to skip Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, here is how it has utilized religion for decades to incite Hindu animosity
1 year, 2 months ago

As Congress uses 'religion' as excuse to skip Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha, here is how it has utilized religion for decades to incite Hindu animosity

Op India  

While hundreds of dignitaries and people from all walks of life are eagerly awaiting to witness history in the making on January 22, when Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir’s Pran Pratishtha is set to take place, the Congress party has declared that it would skip the massive inauguration ceremony. “Religion is a personal matter”, said senior party leader Jairam Ramesh in a …

On Cong declining Ram Mandir event invite, BJP invokes Nehru
1 year, 2 months ago

On Cong declining Ram Mandir event invite, BJP invokes Nehru

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday slammed the Congress after it declined the invitation to attend the Ayodhya Ram temple's ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony on January 22. Invoking India's first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said,"This is Nehru's Congress, this is not Gandhi's Congress. The BJP has lashed out at the Congress after it announced that party …

'Not Congress' view': Jairam Ramesh after Sam Pitroda's Ram Mandir remarks stirs controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

'Not Congress' view': Jairam Ramesh after Sam Pitroda's Ram Mandir remarks stirs controversy

India TV News  

The Congress party on Friday distanced itself from its overseas chairman Sam Pitroda's recent statements on Ram Temple saying it's his views and not party's. Speaking on behalf of the party, Jairam Ramesh said, "he is not giving congress' view, it's his view". Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda in a controversial statement said that the country was going in …

'Rahul Gandhi's mentor': BJP's 'appeasement' jab on Sam Pitroda over Ram Mandir remark
1 year, 3 months ago

'Rahul Gandhi's mentor': BJP's 'appeasement' jab on Sam Pitroda over Ram Mandir remark

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Sam Pitroda's remark on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya elicited a strongly worded response from the ruling BJP on Wednesday, as the latter accused the Congress leader and his party of practising "appeasement politics". Sam Pitroda, a Gandhi family confidant often credited by the Congress for bringing the telecom revolution in India, today said the Ram Mandir wasn't …

Sam Pitroda is bothered because nation is involved in Ram Mandir
1 year, 3 months ago

Sam Pitroda is bothered because nation is involved in Ram Mandir

Op India  

In another display of hatred for the Hindu sentiment by the Congress, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda has said that “too much importance is being given to religion through the Ram Mandir and that democracy is being undermined. #WATCH | On Ram Temple, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda says, "I'm worried about it because too much …

Congress leaders express 'happiness' over Ram Mandir, had mocked it earlier
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress leaders express 'happiness' over Ram Mandir, had mocked it earlier

Op India  

The Congress party on Thursday, raised questions over the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya which is scheduled to happen on 24th of January, 2024. आज का दिन बहुत भावनाओं से भरा हुआ है। अभी श्रीराम जन्मभूमि तीर्थ क्षेत्र ट्रस्ट के पदाधिकारी मुझसे मेरे निवास स्थान पर मिलने आए थे। उन्होंने मुझे श्रीराम मंदिर में प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा के अवसर पर अयोध्या …

The Hindu alters Rahul Gandhi's remarks about OBC MPs and Murtis in temples
1 year, 6 months ago

The Hindu alters Rahul Gandhi's remarks about OBC MPs and Murtis in temples

Op India  

On 22nd September, ‘The Hindu’ published a report titled ‘100% regret: Rahul Gandhi on UPA’s inability to bring women’s reservation bill with OBC sub-quota’. Even after the passage of the women’s reservation bill in the Lower and Upper House of the Parliament, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi made controversial remarks against the bill. Rahul Gandhi made the argument that the Murtis, …

Samajwadi Party distances itself from Swami Prasad Maurya's 'Hinduism' remark
1 year, 7 months ago

Samajwadi Party distances itself from Swami Prasad Maurya's 'Hinduism' remark

India Today  

The Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party on Monday distanced itself from the remarks of SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya who called Hinduism a "hoax" and said that Brahminism was the cause of all disparities in society. BJP leader Dinesh Sharma and AAP's Shekhar Dixit also criticised Swami Prasad Maurya's statement on Hinduism. WHAT DID THE SAMAJWADI PARTY LEADER SAY On Monday, …

Tushar Gandhi files police complaint against Hindutva leader for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi
1 year, 7 months ago

Tushar Gandhi files police complaint against Hindutva leader for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

The Hindu  

Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, on Thursday lodged a police complaint in Pune against radical Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for his alleged derogatory remarks against the Father of the Nation. Mr. Bhide, who heads the fringe Sangli-based outfit Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan, had been accused of making offensive remarks against Mahatma Gandhi during a programme in Maharashtra’s Amravati district …

'Those who go to temple and believe in God support BJP, rest 70% of NRIs support Rahul Gandhi': Sam Pitroda's bizarre statements
1 year, 9 months ago

'Those who go to temple and believe in God support BJP, rest 70% of NRIs support Rahul Gandhi': Sam Pitroda's bizarre statements

Op India  

On the 19th of June, Congress leader Sam Pitroda, one of Rahul Gandhi’s most trusted advisors and aide, gave an interview on a youtube channel, ‘4 PM’. 30% of NRIs support Modi, rest 70% support Rahul, insinuates Sam Pitroda When asked about the preferred choice of People of Indian origin—whether they get excited about meeting Rahul Gandhi or meeting PM …

‘Hua to Hua’ on 1984 Sikh genocide to ‘Wrong to attack Pakistan’ on Pulwama: Rajeev Chandrasekhar debunks Sam Pitroda
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Hua to Hua’ on 1984 Sikh genocide to ‘Wrong to attack Pakistan’ on Pulwama: Rajeev Chandrasekhar debunks Sam Pitroda

Firstpost  

In US with Rahul Gandhi, Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda said, ‘In the last nine years, our society has been polarised by focusing on religion. In the last nine years, Indian society “has been polarised by focusing on religion,” said Pitroda, often called Rahul Gandhi’s ‘mentor’. “Rahul’s ‘mentor’ Sam Pitroda has decided to wade in after Rahul’s ‘Muslim league …

Rahul Gandhi in Washington: Anti-CAA lies which led to Delhi Riots
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi in Washington: Anti-CAA lies which led to Delhi Riots

Op India  

Rahul Gandhi is on a mission. What was the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 – did it aim to “expel Muslims living in India for generations”? The proviso is: “Provided that any person belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian community from Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan, who entered into India on or before the 31st day of December 2014 …

Rahul Gandhi willingly insulted backward castes, alleges BJP
2 years ago

Rahul Gandhi willingly insulted backward castes, alleges BJP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday hit back at Rahul Gandhi moments after the Congress MP held a press conference over his disqualification. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said Rahul Gandhi tried to mislead people. Rahul Gandhi willingly insulted the backward castes”, senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the press conference. Today he said that 'I speak thoughtfully' …

Jairam Ramesh's 'cheerleader' jibe at V-P Dhankhar for criticising Rahul Gandhi
2 years ago

Jairam Ramesh's 'cheerleader' jibe at V-P Dhankhar for criticising Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has lashed out at Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar for criticising Rahul Gandhi's remarks in London, saying that the Rajya Sabha Chairman is an umpire and cannot be a cheerleader for any ruling dispensation. In a statement, Ramesh, Congress general secretary in-charge communications, that at an event on Thursday to mark the launch of a book, the vice …

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