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'South Indians look like Africans ...': Sam Pitroda's racist remark stirs controversy

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 8 May 2024
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Congress' Sam Pitroda's Controversial Remark Goes Viral: BJP Calls it 'Racist' | Oneindia News 05:17

 Sam Pitroda, Indian politician and close aide to the Congress party, has sparked yet another controversy with his recent remarks. In a statement, Pitroda commented on the appearance of people from the East, drawing criticism from the BJP. This comes after Pitroda's earlier controversial statement...

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