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

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Echoing similar sentiments, BJP spokesperson Ajay Alok criticised Pitroda for downplaying the threat from China.
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News video: I don't know what is the threat from China - Sam Pitroda

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On whether US President Donald Trump and PM Modi will be able to control the threat from China, Indian Overseas Congress Chief Sam Pitroda said that I don't understand the threat from China. I think this issue is often blown out of proportion because the U.S. has a tendency to define an enemy. I...

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