Who is Sam Pitroda ? Why he Criticized by PM Modi
Sam Pitroda, the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress is in the spotlight. He is one of the most prominent figures of the Indian National Congress and Rahul Gandhi admires him as his guide. Sam Pitroda tried to mock India’s diversity in one of his videos which suddenly went viral.
North Indians look like Chinese and South Indians look like Africans, says Sam Pitroda
Sam stated that the North Indians look similar to the Chinese and South Indians look similar to Africans, creating controversy with his racially discriminating statement.
“We will not tolerate this”: PM Modi’s reply
In reply to his video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck the Congress party on 8th May by asserting “The countrymen would not tolerate insult based on skin color.” He also called Pitroda ‘Shehzada’s guide Uncle’ referencing Rahul Gandhi who acknowledged him as a philosopher and guide to him.
A statement for President Draupadi Murmu?
PM Narendra Modi added that he was filled with a lot of anger after listening to Pitroda’s racially discriminating statement. He said that if Sam Pitroda hates black-skinned people this means that he also hates President Draupadi Murmu for her skin color.
