Rahul Gandhi’s ‘guru’ makes baseless statements: BJP slams Sam Pitroda’s IIT Ranchi remarks

Rahul Gandhi's 'guru' makes baseless statements: BJP slams Sam Pitroda's IIT Ranchi remarks

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) BJP leaders criticised Congress leader Sam Pitroda following his claims that his speech at “IIT Ranchi” was interrupted by hackers who played inappropriate content. The BJP dismissed these allegations as baseless and accused Pitroda of making sensationalist statements. Talking to IANS, BJP leader Hitesh Jain said, “Both Rahul Gandhi and … Read more

‘Never paid or accepted bribe in whole life’, says Sam Pitroda

'Never paid or accepted bribe in whole life', says Sam Pitroda

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Congress leader Sam Pitroda on Wednesday released a statement and said that he has never paid or accepted any bribe in India or in any other country in his whole life and career spanning 83 years. Taking to social media platform X, Pitroda said: “In light of recent reports in … Read more

‘There is no IIT in Ranchi’: Education Ministry slams Sam Pitroda

‘There is no IIT in Ranchi’: Education Ministry slams Sam Pitroda

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Ministry of Education on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Sam Pitroda for his allegations of hacking his online lecture at IIT Ranchi. “It has come to our notice that Sam Pitroda shared a video on his X handle on February 22. He made a statement in that video that he … Read more

Complaint filed against Sam Pitroda in K’taka Lokayukta & ED in land scam case

Complaint filed against Sam Pitroda in K’taka Lokayukta & ED in land scam case

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) A complaint has been lodged against Congress leader Sam Pitroda, known as a close associate of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, with the Karnataka Lokayukta and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Bengaluru a land scam of Rs 150 crore. The complaint was lodged by senior BJP leader and activist N.R. Ramesh … Read more

Sam Pitroda’s views very much reflect Cong’s stance on China, says BJP’s Hitesh Jain

Sam Pitroda’s views very much reflect Cong’s stance on China, says BJP’s Hitesh Jain

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) BJP Mumbai Vice President Hitesh Jain has asserted that Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s remarks on China align with the broader stance of the grand old party, accusing it of historically taking a pro-China position. Speaking to IANS, Jain said, “It is not just a personal or controversial statement — it represents … Read more

Sam Pitroda’s views on China do not reflect Congress’ stance, says Jairam Ramesh

Sam Pitroda's views on China do not reflect Congress' stance, says Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has clarified that the views expressed by Sam Pitroda in an interview to IANS regarding China do not represent the position of the Congress party. Pitroda, a prominent Congress veteran and close aide to Rahul Gandhi, has suggested that the threat from China is often … Read more

Are we considering China an enemy: Tariq Anwar on Sam Pitroda’s recent remark

Are we considering China an enemy: Tariq Anwar on Sam Pitroda's recent remark

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) As Congress veteran and Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda recently said that the threat from China is often blown out of proportion, and it is time to recognise and respect that country, party MP Tariq Anwar on Monday said “So, are we considering China an enemy?” Earlier in the … Read more

Sam Pitroda’s statement on China an insult to Galwan Martyrs: Sudhanshu Trivedi

Sam Pitroda's statement on China an insult to Galwan Martyrs: Sudhanshu Trivedi

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday termed the statement of the Indian Overseas Congress Chief, Sam Pitroda on China as an insult to the martyrs of Galwan. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Pitroda said India needs to change its mindset and give up … Read more

Would’ve been better for India to engage after things settled down with Trump administration: Sam Pitroda (IANS Interview)

Would've been better for India to engage after things settled down with Trump administration: Sam Pitroda (IANS Interview)

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda said on Monday that it would have been better for the Indian government to have waited for some more time before engaging in talks with the US, as things are still in a state of flux in America. In an exclusive interview with IANS, … Read more