Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) chairman Sam Pitroda has sparked a political uproar with his recent comments about China. His remarks led to criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), prompting Congress to clarify that Pitroda’s views do not reflect the party’s official position.
In a recent interview, Pitroda questioned why many people see China as a threat to India. He said, “I don’t know what the threat from China is,” adding that people often blow things out of proportion, influenced by the United States, which likes to label enemies. He suggested that India should stop being confrontational and instead focus on working together and communicating with China.
The BJP quickly condemned Pitroda’s comments, with party spokesman Sudhanshu Trivedi saying they showed Congress’s cozy ties with China. He called Pitroda’s statements damaging to India’s identity and sovereignty, and he demanded that Congress clarify its stance. Another BJP leader, Ajay Alok, linked Pitroda’s views to Congress’s historical relationships with China, alleging that even Rahul Gandhi had a “secret treaty” with the Chinese army.
Congress responded firmly, with General Secretary Jairam Ramesh stating that Pitroda’s comments do not represent the party’s views. He emphasized that the Indian National Congress has long been concerned about the Modi government’s approach to China. Ramesh noted, “China is a serious challenge for India in terms of foreign policy, security, and economy.”
Congress leader Raashid Alvi also reaffirmed that China is an enemy and mentioned that Rahul Gandhi often speaks about China occupying Indian land. He pointed out, “If someone says otherwise, it means there’s more trouble within than from outside.”
This isn’t the first time Pitroda’s comments have put Congress in a tough spot. His earlier views on wealth distribution and inheritance tax also led to accusations from the BJP that Congress was trying to take advantage of the public.
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