'We may look different but we are all one': BJP tears into Sam Pitroda for his racist remarks
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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'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 Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda over his 'racist' remarks, where he compared 'South Indians with Africans, East with Chinese, West look like Arabs and North people with White'. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the Congress leader's statement, emphasising the diversity of India, stating that "we are a diverse country and we may look different but we are all one." Sam Pitroda's new controversy Speaking about how India is a shining example of democracy in the world, Pitroda said that the people of the country have "survived 75 years in a very happy environment where people could live together leaving a few fights here and there".

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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 …

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 …

Gaffe machine Sam Pitroda says China issue 'blown out of proportion', blames US
1 month, 1 week ago

Gaffe machine Sam Pitroda says China issue 'blown out of proportion', blames US

India Today  

Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda said the India-China border dispute has been "blown out of proportion" because the US "has the habit of defining an enemy". Pitroda also decried India's approach to the border issue, saying that "it has been confrontational from the beginning", adding that this sort of "attitude creates enemies". BJP'S REACTS TO PITRODA'S REMARKS The BJP …

Sam Pitroda’s Remarks On Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Spark Row Ahead Of Delhi Polls, BJP Attacks Congress
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Sam Pitroda's 'Racist' Remarks 'Reprehensible', Congress Must Apologise: Yogi Adityanath
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Pitroda's 'Racist' Remarks 'Reprehensible', Congress Must Apologise: Yogi Adityanath

News 18  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday strongly criticised Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s “racist” remarks terming them “reprehensible” and demanding an apology from the party. “Sam Pitroda, the advisor and guide of the Congress leadership, espouses the party’s historical divide-and-rule tactic. “The Congress must apologise to the nation for Pitroda’s comments,” he added. Pitroda on Wednesday resigned as the …

Sam Pitroda quits Congress post after his racial analogy triggers storm
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Pitroda quits Congress post after his racial analogy triggers storm

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the BJP’s frontal attack on the Congress on Wednesday after Sam Pitroda, a close aide of Rahul Gandhi, made a controversial statement to depict India’s diversity and accused the Congress of a racist mindset and trying to divide the nation on the basis of skin colour. As a battery of BJP leaders, including Chief Ministers, …

Sam Pitroda resigns from Indian Overseas Congress post amid racist remark row
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Pitroda resigns from Indian Overseas Congress post amid racist remark row

Hindustan Times  

Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress and the decision has been accepted by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party general secretary Jairam Ramesh announced adding that the decision was taken on his own accord. Sam Pitroda steps down as Indian Overseas Congress chairman in the wake of a major political row over …

Narendra Modi's 'snap ties' dare to MK Stalin over Sam Pitroda's 'South India-Africa' analogy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi's 'snap ties' dare to MK Stalin over Sam Pitroda's 'South India-Africa' analogy

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dared Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin to break ties with the Congress over Sam Pitroda's remark that "people in the South look like Africans". Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sam Pitroda, in a controversial remark, also said that those from the North East resemble the Chinese. Congress feels people of the West look like …

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Sam Pitroda's comments, says he ‘looks more like a birdie, than a human’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Sam Pitroda's comments, says he ‘looks more like a birdie, than a human’

Hindustan Times  

Kangana Ranaut is the latest BJP leader to comment on Congress party leader Sam Pitroda's controversial statement on the looks of Indians. Pitroda's alleged comments that people in the East in India resembled the Chinese, while those from the South looked like Africans, had kicked up a row. “Congress Uncle Sam said south Indians look like Africans, East/ north east …

Congress reacts to Sam Pitroda's remark as BJP calls it ‘racist’, targets Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 2 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 …

Sam Pitroda stokes new controversy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Pitroda stokes new controversy

Deccan Chronicle  

Before the Congress party could douse the flames from the 'inheritance tax' controversy, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda has again ignited a firestorm speaking on the diversity of India referring to how people in the South "look like Africans and those in the East looks like Arabs and those in the East look like Chinese. "Speaking about how …

Sam Pitroda stokes new controversy, says 'people in east look like Chinese, south look like Africans'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Pitroda stokes new controversy, says 'people in east look like Chinese, south look like Africans'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda has again ignited a firestorm speaking on the diversity of India referring to how people in the South "look like Africans and those in the East looks like Arabs and those in the East look like Chinese." Speaking about how India is a shining example of democracy in the world, Pitroda …

'I look Indian...', Bhuj actor Pranitha Subhash hits back at Congress leader Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remark
10 months, 2 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 …

‘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 …

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