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

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 19 February 2025 ()
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 recent comment on India-China relations sparked backlash, contrasting with Congress's stance. Despite past controversies, Pitroda continues to receive support from the Gandhi family, unlike Aiyar, who faced consequences for his remarks.
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Sam Pitroda, President of Indian Overseas Congress said on PM Modi's America visit and said that This trip was really about America telling India what they want. He said on China that I don't know what the threat from China is. Pitroda's take on Shashi Tharoor that don't look at the words, because...

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