In an interview, Sam Pitroda, a close confidant of the Gandhi family, lauds the leadership qualities of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating that he is more intellectual and strategic than his father Rajiv Gandhi. Pitroda also dismisses BJP's attacks on Rahul Gandhi and adds that he has all the qualities of a potential future prime minister. He also hints at Gandhi's upcoming visit to the US, where he will interact with press, think tanks, and students at Georgetown University.
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.
In the midst of the ongoing controversy surrounding Sam Pitroda's comment on citizens' "color", a video from the past has surfaced where he can be seen expressing his opposition to reservations in premier institutions like IITs and IIMs. His statement goes against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's promise of providing equal opportunities through maximum reservation policies. This revelation brings into question the solidarity within the party on the issue of social justice and caste-based quotas in higher education.
In this episode of our flagship daily news show, we dive into the world of Indian politics. Deeptiman Tiwary from the Indian Express joins us to discuss the views and challenges faced by people from Bihar as they gear up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. We also discuss a recent verdict by the Gujarat High Court regarding the murder case of RTI activist Amit Jethwa, and Sam Pitroda's resignation from the Chairman position of the Indian Overseas Congress following a controversy over his comments. Hosted by Niharika Nanda and produced by Shashank Bhargava, this episode provides insightful and engaging analysis on the current political climate in India.
Congress leader Sam Pitroda's comparison of South Indians to Africans has caused uproar during ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Modi was quick to attack Congress, drawing attention to their racist comments. This has resulted in Mr. Pitroda's resignation and the Congress party distancing themselves from his comments.
After facing backlash for his racist remarks targeting Indians of different regions, Sam Pitroda has resigned as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. His statement in an interview sparked controversy as he divided Indians based on their appearance and ethnicity. This led to widespread criticism and calls for his resignation, which he has finally heeded.
BJP leader and campaign in-charge for Maharashtra, Dinesh Sharma, took a dig at Congress and accused them of conspiring to steal the wealth of the common people and distribute it among a certain class. He referenced a remark by Congress's overseas president Sam Pitroda on inheritance tax and criticized the party for wanting to carry out an economic survey. He also accused Congress of having no respect for the Constitution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also used Pitroda's statement to attack Congress and their alleged plans of "wealth redistribution". However, the Congress has distanced itself from Pitroda's comments and denied any plans of introducing an inheritance tax.
Title: Sam Pitroda steps down as chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, has voluntarily resigned from his position, according to party General Secretary Jairam Ramesh. The decision has been accepted by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. In another news, Ranveer Singh has cleared his Instagram profile and the star couple, Ranveer and Deepika, expecting their first child, are currently on a vacation. The move is speculated to be a social media strategy and is similar to Deepika's previous behaviour.
Following his recent racist and divisive remarks, Congress leader Sam Pitroda has faced severe backlash from various political leaders, including members of his own party. Pitroda's remarks drew strong criticism from BJP leaders, with several stating that diversity is what unites India, not what divides it. The Congress party quickly distanced itself from Pitroda's comments, calling them "unacceptable" and "unfortunate." This is not the first time Pitroda's controversial remarks have landed the Congress party in hot water, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi using them to attack the party's ideologies.
The Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda, has once again stirred controversy with his comments on the diversity of India. During an interview, Pitroda referred to the physical appearance of people from different regions of India, causing outrage and backlash. Despite praising India as a shining example of democracy, Pitroda's remarks have sparked heated debates on the topic of unity and diversity in the country.