Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s comments on the diverse physical appearances of Indians have sparked widespread condemnation from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Opposition Leader R. Ashoka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. These leaders have denounced Pitroda’s remarks as ‘racist’ and ‘reprehensible,’ accusing the Congress of promoting a ‘divide-and-rule’ tactic.