A series of controversial remarks by Sam Pitroda, an advisor to Rahul Gandhi, has sparked a political uproar in India. Pitroda's comments, which suggested racial stereotypes about people from different regions of India, were criticized by the BJP as evidence of a racist mindset within the Congress party, derogatorily referred to as 'Mohabbat ki Dukan' with 'Racism ka Saman'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Warangal, condemned the remarks and demanded that Rahul Gandhi, referred to as 'Shehzada', respond to the accusations. Modi highlighted the offense taken by these comments, particularly referencing Droupadi Murmu, potentially being called 'African' as an example of the disrespect shown. Congress leader Rajmani Patel urged understanding the context of Pitroda's comment, indicating a defense from the party.
Row over #SamPitroda's 'Racist' Remarks One must look for the context of the comment: Congress leader Rajmani Patel speaks to @Sabyasachi_13 Such a statement from Congress is not being taken lightly by the people: @JayalakshmiJN reports https://t.co/AzcfHUH5yO
The country will not accept discrimination based on skin colour; 'Shehzada' should answer, says PM Modi
#LIVE | 'Shehzade Aapko Jawaab Dena Padega' Addressing a public gathering in Warangal, Telangana, PM Modi says "...'Shehzade (Rahul Gandhi) aapko jawaab dena padega'. My country will not tolerate the disrespect of my countrymen on the basis of their skin colour and Modi will… https://t.co/CXWZBmd34X
"Shehzaade's philosopher and guide uncle has abused you all over your skin colour. Does he mean Droupadi Murmu is African?": PM Modi attacks #SamPitroda while addressing a rally in Warangal #LokSabhaElections2024📷 #PMModi https://t.co/Fy7fzneSZV
"Shehzaade's philosopher and guide uncle has abused you all over your skin colour. He has called Droupadi Murmu African": PM Modi attacks #SamPitroda while addressing a rally in Warangal #LokSabhaElections2024 #PMModi https://t.co/egcqeNzdV7
'Congress Shehzaada needs to answer for racism': PM @narendramodi #Congress #RahulGandhi #SamPitroda https://t.co/VUoDkwrnGm
#LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Advisor's shocking racist rant; BJP slams 'Congress racist mindset' #ITLivestream | @PoulomiMSaha https://t.co/WQZIq670Cb
#Congress' 'Mohabbat ki Dukan' has '#Racism ka Saman': #BJP on #SamPitroda's 'People in #East look like #Chinese, in #South look like #Africans' remark https://t.co/ZF3vYeTk0u