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Sam(e) trouble again: Pitroda puts Congress on backfoot with his China praise

IndiaTimes Monday, 17 February 2025
Congress leader Sam Pitroda's controversial remarks have once again put the party on the defensive. Despite previous assurances to avoid controversial statements, Pitroda's comments on China's threat have prompted the BJP to criticize the Congress and its leaders, necessitating further clarifications from the party.
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Sam Pitroda, President of Indian Overseas Congress said on PM Modi's America visit and said that This trip was really about America telling India what they want. He said on China that I don't know what the threat from China is. Pitroda's take on Shashi Tharoor that don't look at the words, because...

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