Cong tries to control damage, says Pitroda's view not party's

Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Congress dissociated itself from chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's comments on inheritance tax and said his remarks were being sensationalised by the media to create a controversy. The party made it clear that it had no plan whatsoever to introduce inheritance tax and reminded that former PM Rajiv Gandhi had abolished estate duty in 1985.

👓 View full article

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Sam Pitroda Indian inventor and businessman (born 1942)

When 'Uncle Sam' speaks, Congress freaks: Unravelling Pitroda paradox, the last of Rajiv Gandhi's loyalists

Sam Pitroda and Mani Shankar Aiyar, once close allies of Rajiv Gandhi, have a history of making controversial remarks that trouble the Congress party. Pitroda's..
IndiaTimes 3 days ago

Assuming China is enemy unfair, says Sam Pitroda, draws fire from BJP

Congress distanced itself from Sam Pitroda's comments suggesting India has been unnecessarily confrontational towards China, following strong BJP criticism. BJP..
IndiaTimes 5 days ago

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

Congress leader Sam Pitroda's controversial remarks have once again put the party on the defensive. Despite previous assurances to avoid controversial..
IndiaTimes 5 days ago

'Openly revealed Congress’s agreement with China': Sam Pitroda's remark draws BJP's ire

Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda's remarks on China being questioned as a threat drew sharp criticism from the BJP, with accusations of undermining..
IndiaTimes 5 days ago

Sam Pitroda's 'China not enemy' remark sparks political row, BJP says, 'Rahul Gandhi, Congress have soft corner for...'

Echoing similar sentiments, BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok criticised Pitroda for downplaying the threat from China.
DNA 5 days ago

United States Congress Bicameral legislature of the United States

'A matter between two friends': Congress mocks Modi govt as Washington Post debunks USAID funding claim

The Washington Post's report has disproven Donald Trump's claim that USAID allocated $21 million to India to boost voter turnout. Instead, the funding was for..
IndiaTimes 5 hours ago

Rajasthan: Congress MLAs stage overnight sit-in at assembly over suspension of six legislators

Congress legislators in Rajasthan staged an overnight sit-in protest in the state assembly following the suspension of six MLAs, including Govind Singh Dotsara...
IndiaTimes 11 hours ago

US has bankrolled RSS since 1960s: Congress

The AICC accused the BJP and RSS of taking American funds since the 60s to destabilize Congress governments. They claimed the $21 million in USAID funds..
IndiaTimes 18 hours ago

Indira Gandhi remark: Blankets, mattress brought to Rajasthan assembly as Congress MLAs continue sit-in protest

Congress MLAs in Rajasthan assembly have decided to camp inside the House with blankets and mattresses in protest over the suspension of six of its members. The..
IndiaTimes 23 hours ago

Who is Veena Reddy? The former US diplomat who got embroiled in USAID $21 million voter turnout controversy

Former USAID mission director for India, Veena Reddy, is under scrutiny after US President Donald Trump questioned a $21 million aid package aimed at boosting..
IndiaTimes 1 day ago

Rajiv Gandhi Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989

PM Modi Takes A Sharp Dig At Former PM Rajiv Gandhi During Lok Sabha Speech [Video]

PM Modi Takes A Sharp Dig At Former PM Rajiv Gandhi During Lok Sabha Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a veiled dig at former PM Rajiv Gandhi during his address in Lok Sabha, referencing past governance failures. He highlighted corruption scandals and inefficiencies, subtly pointing to the controversial Bofors case. Modi’s remarks were part of his broader attack on the Congress legacy while responding to the motion of thanks on the President’s address. His statement has triggered a political debate, with BJP leaders backing his stance and Congress leaders fiercely defending Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure. The political battle over history continues in Parliament. #PMModi #RajivGandhi #LokSabha #ParliamentDebate #BJP #Congress #PoliticalClash #ModiSpeech #IndiaPolitics #BoforsScandal #Corruption #CongressVsBJP #NarendraModi #ParliamentAttack #IndianHistory #RajivLegacy #ModiVsCongress #PoliticalWar #BJPvsCongress #LokSabhaDebate Also Read Chhattisgarh Government Restores Original Names of Two Schemes After Deendayal Upadhyay :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/chhattisgarh-two-schemes-renamed-deendayal-upadhyay-011-3950729.html?ref=DMDesc Rajiv Gandhi Assassination: Three Ex-Convicts Return To Sri Lanka :: https://www.oneindia.com/chennai/rajiv-gandhi-assassination-three-ex-convicts-return-to-sri-lanka-3790691.html?ref=DMDesc Congress Responsible for Babri Masjid Demolition, Says Mani Shankar Aiyar :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/mani-shankar-aiyar-blames-congress-babri-masjid-demolition-rajiv-gandhi-solution-gen-3730697.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.194~HT.336~GR.344~

Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:36Published on January 1, 1970