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Sam Pitroda's racist remarks spark controversy
Congress leader Sam Pitroda has sparked controversy with his racist remarks comparing Indians from different parts of the nation to Chinese, Arabs, Whites, and Africans while talking about diversity and democracy in India during an interview.
Pitroda's comments, made during an interview with NDTV, have drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders and social media users alike.
In a tweet, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said: "I am from the North East and I look like an Indian. We are a diverse country - we may look different but we are all one."
BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad also slammed Pitroda's comments, saying: "It becomes clear again and again that what does Sam Pitroda understand about India. It is clear that he is a failure. He doesn't understand the country."
Pitroda's remarks come at a time when India is grappling with a number of social and political issues, including rising communal tensions and hate crimes.
His comments have been seen by many as insensitive and divisive, and have further fueled tensions in the country.
The Congress party has since distanced itself from Pitroda's remarks, saying that they do not reflect the party's views.
However, the damage has been done, and Pitroda's comments have cast a shadow over the party's image.
It remains to be seen whether Pitroda will face any further action for his remarks, but it is clear that his comments have caused significant damage to his own reputation and to the Congress party.
Reaction to Pitroda's remarks
Pitroda's remarks have been met with widespread condemnation from across the political spectrum.
The Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said: "I am from the North East and I look like an Indian. We are a diverse country - we may look different but we are all one."
The BJP leader, Ravi Shankar Prasad, also slammed Pitroda's comments, saying: "It becomes clear again and again that what does Sam Pitroda understand about India. It is clear that he is a failure. He doesn't understand the country."
The Congress party has since distanced itself from Pitroda's remarks, saying that they do not reflect the party's views.
However, the damage has been done, and Pitroda's comments have cast a shadow over the party's image.
It remains to be seen whether Pitroda will face any further action for his remarks, but it is clear that his comments have caused significant damage to his own reputation and to the Congress party.
Impact of Pitroda's remarks
Pitroda's remarks have had a significant impact on the political landscape in India.
They have further fueled tensions between the Congress party and the BJP, and have damaged the Congress party's image.
It remains to be seen whether Pitroda will face any further action for his remarks, but it is clear that his comments have caused significant damage to his own reputation and to the Congress party.
The Congress party has since distanced itself from Pitroda's remarks, saying that they do not reflect the party's views.
However, the damage has been done, and Pitroda's comments have cast a shadow over the party's image.
It remains to be seen whether Pitroda will face any further action for his remarks, but it is clear that his comments have caused significant damage to his own reputation and to the Congress party.
Source: 'South Indians look like Africans ...': Sam Pitroda's racist remark stirs controversy