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.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly condemned the recent racist remarks made by Congress leader Sam Pitroda. Sarma, a proud Assamese and Indian, emphasized that his identity is not defined by his physical appearance but by his deep connection to his homeland and the nation. He accused Pitroda of making ignorant and insulting statements that undermine the unity and diversity of India. Sarma also criticized Rahul Gandhi for not distancing himself from Pitroda’s comments, suggesting a connection between the Congress party and the propagation of divisive rhetoric.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday May 8, 2023 attacked the Congress over its party leader Sam Pitroda’s comments on skin colour, asserting that the countrymen would not tolerate insult on the basis of skin colour. Modi said that he has now understood that the Congress sought to defeat President Droupadi Murmu in the presidential poll because her skin colour is dark. Pitroda’s comments have kicked up a row and Modi asked, “Will the ability of people be decided in my country on the basis of skin colour?” He also referred to Rahul Gandhi showing Constitution in his election rallies and asked whether those who dance by keeping Constitution on their head were insulting the countrymen on the basis of skin colour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a fresh attack on the Congress party, accusing it of trying to appease America. He claimed that Urban Naxals had gained influence within the grand old party. Modi also hit out at the remarks made by the chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda, advocating an ‘inheritance tax’ like law. He added that the Congress party’s manifesto aimed to introduce reservations based on religion.
In a resurfaced video, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath expressed his support for inheritance tax as a means of wealth redistribution. He argued that a portion of wealth transferred from one generation to another should be redistributed to promote economic equality. The video sparked a controversy after Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, also advocated for inheritance tax. Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized these remarks, accusing the Congress party of intending to seize assets from the people.
Sam Pitroda, chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, has sparked a political storm with his remarks on inheritance tax in the United States. Pitroda’s comments have been seized upon by the BJP to attack the Congress on wealth distribution. Prime Minister Modi has used Pitroda’s remarks to accuse the opposition party of wanting to “loot” people. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has distanced the party from Pitroda’s views, stating that they do not reflect the official position of the Congress. Pitroda has a history of making controversial remarks, including comments on the Ram Mandir, the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the Pulwama attack, and the Nyay scheme.
BJP candidate K Surendran expressed confidence in his victory in Wayanad, despite facing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Surendran stated that the people of Wayanad are eager to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expect BJP to win 10 out of 20 seats in Kerala. BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai echoed Surendran’s confidence, asserting that Surendran aims to serve the people rather than defeat Gandhi. They criticized Gandhi and the Congress party for Sam Pitroda’s inheritance tax statement, which they claimed reveals the party’s true intentions. Surendran also highlighted the issue of animal attacks and promised to address it with PM Modi’s help.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have accused the Congress of harboring a sinister plan to implement an inheritance tax, burdening citizens even after their demise. This revelation came to light following the remarks made by senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda, who discussed the existence of such a tax in the United States. Thakur denounced this idea as anti-sanatan and anti-descendants, claiming that the Congress aims to deny children their rightful inheritance. Prime Minister Modi has also highlighted this issue, alleging that if the Congress regains power, it will redistribute personal wealth to infiltrators and seize women’s mangalsutras. Amidst the controversy, Modi asserted that the Congress’s agenda encompasses both ‘loot during your lifetime and loot after your death’ through high taxation and inheritance tax.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of having “dangerous intentions” after a statement made by party leader Sam Pitroda about inheritance tax. Modi’s comments came during an election rally in Chhattisgarh, where he alleged that the Congress was planning to impose an inheritance tax, which would deprive citizens of their assets and rights. Pitroda, the president of the Indian Overseas Congress, had earlier spoken about the inheritance tax in the United States as an “interesting law” and called for a debate on such a law in India. However, the Congress has distanced itself from Pitroda’s comments, with party general secretary Jairam Ramesh saying that Pitroda’s views did not reflect the party’s position.
Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s comments regarding inheritance tax have ignited a political controversy during the ongoing national polls in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for its alleged plans to redistribute wealth through inheritance taxation, while the party maintained that Pitroda’s remarks do not reflect their stance. The debate has reignited discussions about the implementation of inheritance tax in India, which was scrapped in 1985 due to low yield and high administrative costs.
