In a move to revive the Indian Overseas Congress, Congress has once again appointed Sam Pitroda as its Chairman. Pitroda had previously resigned from the post following controversial statements he made about India's diversity. Meanwhile, in other political news, BJP MP Om Birla has won the contest for the Speaker's post against Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh, and opposition parties will be raising the NEET-UG issue in Parliament today.
Sam Pitroda Reinstated as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress
Congress has reappointed Sam Pitroda as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC), in an effort to revitalize the organization. Pitroda had previously resigned from the position in 2019 after making controversial remarks about India's diversity.
Pitroda's Controversy and Reinstantiation
In 2019, Pitroda sparked controversy by stating that "Hinduism is not a religion for him" and that "Hindutva is a fascist ideology." These statements drew widespread criticism from various sections of society, including the BJP and Hindutva groups. Pitroda subsequently apologized for his remarks and resigned from his post as IOC Chairman.
However, in a recent move, Congress has reinstated Pitroda as the head of the IOC. The party has stated that it believes in giving second chances and that it values Pitroda's experience and expertise in the field of technology and innovation.
Other Political News
In other political news, BJP MP Om Birla has been elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Birla defeated Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh in a closely contested election.
Additionally, opposition parties are expected to raise the issue of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) in Parliament today. The NEET-UG, which is used for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses, has faced criticism from various student groups and political parties who argue that it favors students from urban areas.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Q: Why was Sam Pitroda removed as IOC Chairman in 2019? A: He made controversial remarks about Hinduism and Hindutva.
Q: Who has been elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? A: BJP MP Om Birla
Q: What is the NEET-UG? A: An entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses.
Q: What is the controversy surrounding the NEET-UG? A: It is accused of favoring students from urban areas.
Q: What does the Indian Overseas Congress do? A: It is a wing of the Indian National Congress that focuses on Indian citizens living abroad.
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