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Pitroda apologises to India Today reporter for ‘assault’ by Cong workers amid Rahul’s US visit

Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has extended an apology to India Today US correspondent Rohit Sharma, who was reportedly “assaulted” by Congress workers at Dallas in Texas when he was interviewing Pitroda ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s US visit.

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Rahul Gandhi arrives in Dallas on three-day US visit to a warm welcome

Rahul Gandhi expressed his anticipation for engaging in meaningful discussions to strengthen the bond between the two nations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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LoP Rahul Gandhi to visit Dallas, Washington DC from September 8 to 10

Sam Pitroda, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress shared details of Rahul Gandhi's first visit to the US after becoming the LoP in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Varun Gandhi’s writings that were critical of the government may have cost him the Pilibhit ticket: Maneka Gandhi

BJP leader Maneka Gandhi indicated that her son Varun Gandhi’s writings that were sometimes critical of the government may have cost him the party’s Lok Sabha ticket from Pilibhit

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PM Modi accuses Congress of conspiring to erase Hindu faith

PM Modi accuses Congress of anti-Hindu conspiracy, vows to protect reservation, development, and Adivasi welfare in campaign rally.

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Congress trying to divide the nation: BJP

BJP's K. Laxman accuses Congress of divisive tactics based on religion, caste, and language, urging support for Modi.

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PM Modi ‘blatantly racist’ by bringing in skin colour in poll debate: Chidambaram

Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram criticises PM Modi for bringing skin colour into presidential election debate, alleging racism.

The Hindu

Congress has gone bankrupt on ideas, Nadda says in Himachal Pradesh

BJP president J.P. Nadda criticizes Congress for being bankrupt on ideas and aligning with anti-national forces.

The Hindu

CMs of northeastern States slam Pitroda for ‘racist’ remark

Northeastern Chief Ministers criticize Sam Pitroda for racist remarks on Indian diversity, calling for apology and unity.

The Hindu

Sam Pitroda steps down from Indian Overseas Congress post

Sam Pitroda has stepped down as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, party General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi slams Congress over Sam Pitroda’s ‘skin colour’ remarks, hits out at Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress over its party leader Sam Pitroda’s comments over skin colour and asserted that the countrymen would not tolerate insult on the basis of skin colour

The Hindu

"People in East look like Chinese, in South look like Africans...": Sam Pitroda stokes new controversy

Before the Congress party could douse the flames from the 'inheritance tax' controversy, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda has again ignited a firestorm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Should India take from the rich, give the poor? A new election flashpoint

As India enters the second half of its giant election, wealth distribution has emerged as a central campaign faultline.

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An inheritance tax will help reduce inequality

Sam Pitroda suggested an inheritance tax in India and the BJP has objected to it. The authors argue how inequality is a growing problem and how progressive taxes such as the inheritance tax and land value tax can help reduce it.

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‘Top 1 percent will be affected by wealth redistribution’: Economist and prof R Ramakumar

Wealth distribution and inheritance tax have become the talking points in the ongoing Lok Sabha election. Following statements made by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP have warned of “wealth confiscation” by the Congress if it comes to power in the Centre.

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More panic than prudence: Key takeaways from the Congress’s Sam Pitroda response

It’s been almost seven decades since the 1955 Avadi session of the Congress where the party adopted a “socialist pattern of society” as one of its goals. And nearly five decades have passed since a slew of statist measures culminated in the Indira Gandhi government bringing in the 42nd amendment…

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Congress has no plan whatsoever to introduce inheritance tax: Jairam Ramesh

Congress denies plans for inheritance tax, accuses Modi government of wanting to introduce it, amid Pitroda controversy.

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Congress plan for equality is a ‘dangerous game’, says PM Modi

PM Modi attacked the Congress over its leader Sam Pitroda’s “inheritance tax” remark, saying that the grand old party’s “dangerous intentions” of snatching the assets and rights of people have come to the fore

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Sam Pitroda says Congress’s ‘redistribution of wealth in interest of people’; advocates inheritance tax in India

Sam Pitroda advocates inheritance tax law in India, emphasizing wealth redistribution and criticizing PM Modi's comments on Congress manifesto.

The Hindu

BJP accuses Congress of ‘anti-Dalit’ mindset on Pitroda’s endorsement of Nehru over Ambedkar

The BJP accuses the Congress of being "anti-Dalit" after a tweet questioning Ambedkar's contribution to the Indian Constitution.

The Hindu

Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti launches Telugu version of Sam Pitroda’s book Redesign The World

Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, former Union Minister Pallam Raju and others launched the Telugu version of Sam Pitroda's book Redesign the World in Hyderabad.

The Hindu

Congress says it will decide at appropriate time on Sonia Gandhi attending Ram Mandir consecration

Congress leaders to decide on attending Ram Temple inauguration; CWC member Shashi Tharoor questions BJP's promises.

The Hindu

If EVMs not 'fixed' before LS polls, BJP can win over 400 seats: Sam Pitroda

Congress leader Sam Pitroda raises concerns over EVMs, calls for trust rebuilding before 2024 elections. Opp. INDIA bloc decides not to project PM candidate.

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"Is Ram Mandir real issue? Talk about inflation, employment": Congress leader Sam Pitroda

As the country is preparing for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has raised a question read furthor on Dynamite News

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