Sam Pitroda

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Sam Pitroda Makes Headlines Again: Reappointed as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress

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Sam Pitroda's return to the key Congress post sparks controversy and accuses of hypocrisy from BJP. Read more about his reappointment and exclusive interview reactions!

Sam Pitroda, known for his influential role in Indian politics, has once again taken the spotlight as he was re-appointed as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. The decision, made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, comes amidst controversies surrounding Pitroda, including his remarks on inheritance tax and Indian diversity. The BJP criticized the move, citing it as evidence of Congress's hypocrisy.

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Sam Pitroda expressed his reasons for quitting the post, citing concerns over political influence. Despite the backlash, Pitroda remains steadfast in his commitment to serving the overseas Indian community.

During the LS poll campaign, Pitroda stirred controversy with his comments on the diversity of the Indian population. He remarked that people in different regions of India resemble various ethnicities, sparking a heated debate on cultural sensitivity and political correctness.

Sam Pitroda's reinstatement as the Indian Overseas Congress chairman not only signifies a return to his influential role in the party but also highlights the ongoing political tensions between the Congress and BJP. His actions and statements continue to be scrutinized by the public and political observers, shaping the discourse on Indian politics and diversity.

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Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Overseas Congress after ... (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: Sam Pitroda was re-appointed as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress with immediate effect on Wednesday.

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Sam Pitroda reappointed chairman of Indian Overseas Congress (The Hindu)

Sam Pitroda re-appointed as Indian Overseas Congress chairman amid controversies, including remarks on inheritance tax and Indian diversity.

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Kharge reappoints Sam Pitroda as chairman of Indian Overseas ... (Business Standard)

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday reappointed Sam Pitroda as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, days after he had resigned from the ...

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Sam Pitroda returns: BJP claims hypocrisy after Congress's 'no ... (Hindustan Times)

The BJP claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi had foreseen that the Congress would reinstate Sam Pitroda after the elections. | Latest News India.

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Sam Pitroda returns to key Congress post, says quit as 'PM was ... (India Today)

Speaking exclusively to India Today TV after he was reinstated as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda said he quit the post as Prime ...

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Sam Pitroda re-appointed Indian Overseas Congress chairman ... (The Indian Express)

During the LS poll campaign, in an interview Pitroda said: “People in the East look like the Chinese, people in the West look like the Arabs, people in the ...

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Sam Pitroda back as Indian Overseas Congress chief, days after ... (Hindustan Times)

Sam Pitroda re-appointed as chairman of Indian Overseas Congress after controversial remarks on race and ethnicity led to resignation. | Latest News India.

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As Sam Pitroda returns, Chandrababu Naidu's party calls move ... (India Today)

The Telugu Desam Party lashed out at the Congress after Sam Pitroda was re-appointed as chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress.

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Sam Pitroda returns as Indian Overseas Congress chief months after ... (Business Standard)

Sam Pitroda: Slamming the Congress for reinstating Sam Pitroda, the BJP called his resignation a poll gimmick anticipated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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'PM Modi had predicted': Rijiju targets Congress after party ... (Times of India)

India News: Prime Minister Modi hinted at Congress's strategic tactic by reinstating Sam Pitroda after his resignation, creating confusion and forcing ...

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Sam Pitroda returns: How 'controversy's child' made a return to the ... (Firstpost)

Sam Pitroda has been reappointed as the Chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress on Wednesday. The 82-year-old resigned from his position one month ago ...

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'Exactly what Modi predicted': BJP on Congress reinstating Sam ... (Financial Express)

During the Lok Sabha elections, Sam Pitroda sparked a major controversy with his remarks about the physical appearance of Indians.

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Sam Pitroda's reappointment Congress's endorsement to his ... (Deccan Herald)

The BJP's accusation came a day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday reappointed Pitroda as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, ...

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Sam Pitroda's reappointment implies Cong endorses his 'unsavoury ... (Hindustan Times)

Shehzad Poonawalla said Sam Pitroda's re-appointment makes it clear that the Congress subscribes to and endorses all the unsavoury, objectionable comments ...

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'He will not in future ...': Why Congress reinstated Sam Pitroda (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: Sam Pitroda, who has a penchant for stoking controversies, is back as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, less than two months ...

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The importance of being Sam Pitroda: Overseas links, academic ... (The Indian Express)

Says Indian Overseas Congress secretary Virendra Vashisht, “Our organisation seeks to spread the message of the Congress and Gandhian ideology beyond India…

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Sam Pitroda's Reappointment Cong's Endorsement of His ... (News18)

The BJP's accusation came a day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday reappointed Pitroda as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, ...

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'Assurance' led to Sam Pitroda's return as Indian Overseas ... (Hindustan Times)

Pitroda, who resigned on May 8, was reinstated on June 26. | Latest News India.

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'Entitled to make mistakes': Sam Pitroda contradicts Congress ... (Hindustan Times)

Sam Pitroda said what Jairam Ramesh said was “Jairam's view”. | Latest News India.

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'Entitled to make mistakes': Sam Pitroda says Jairam Ramesh's ... (Business Today)

The controversy surrounding his comments had threatened to divert Congress from key issues like unemployment, inflation, and the broader themes of the ...

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