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PM Modi challenges INDIA constituents, Congress CMs on Sam Pitroda's racial remarks

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News video: ‘Disgusting’: BJP Strikes Sam Pitroda Hard as Chaos Erupts Over Chinese, African Remarks

‘Disgusting’: BJP Strikes Sam Pitroda Hard as Chaos Erupts Over Chinese, African Remarks 14:30

Indian Overseas Congress Chairman, Sam Pitroda, ignited a firestorm with his recent remarks, drawing criticism for his divisive comments. Pitroda's statement, suggesting that people from different regions of India resemble various ethnic groups, has been met with widespread condemnation, particularly...

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