Sam Pitroda has opted to step down from his position as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, a move that has been accepted by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh made the announcement, stating that Pitrodas decision was voluntary. This development follows Pitrodas involvement in a major political controversy stemming from his racially insensitive remarks regarding the appearance of Indians from various regions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly criticized Pitroda for his statement during the ongoing Lok Sabha election.श्री सैम पित्रोदा ने अपनी मर्ज़ी से इंडियन ओवरसीज कांग्रेस के अध्यक्ष पद से इस्तीफ़ा देने का फ़ैसला किया है। कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष ने उनका इस्तीफ़ा स्वीकार कर लिया है।Mr. Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress of his own accord. The Congress…— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 8, 2024What had Sam Pitroda saidDuring an interview, Sam Pitroda discussed how the Congress party played a big role in maintaining unity among Indians over the past 75 years despite the countrys vast diversity. While highlighting these differences, Pitroda remarked that individuals from the eastern region may resemble Chinese people, those from the western region may resemble Arabs, and those from the northern region might have fair complexions, while those from the southern region may resemble Africans. Despite these physical differences, Pitroda emphasized that all Indians are like brothers and sisters, and they respect the diversity of languages, religions, customs, and cuisines present within the country.PM Modi lashes out on SamDuring his rallies in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Modi expressed his displeasure with the comments made by Rahul Gandhis uncle, Sam, regarding the skin color of Indians. Prime Minister Modi referred to President Droupadi Murmu, emphasizing how the Congress opposed her presidential candidacy due to her dark skin, likening her to an African. He questioned whether the Congress chief ministers of Telangana and Karnataka would agree with this comparison and whether Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin would sever ties with the Congress party.
