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Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda (born 16 November 1942), also known as Sam Pitroda (Hindi: [sɔt̪jɔnaːraːjɔɳɔ ɡɔŋgaːraːmɔ piʈroɽaː]), is an Indian telecommunication engineer, and entrepreneur. He was the chairman of Indian Overseas Congress.
May 9, 2024 · Sam Pitroda, amid controversies, resigned from Indian Overseas Congress over remarks on India's diversity. Known for technology advancements and mentorship to Rahul Gandhi, his statements have ...
Learn about Sam Pitroda, who led India's telecommunications and technology revolution and bridged the global digital divide. He is also a founder of several non-profits, a UN commissioner, and a serial entrepreneur.
May 8, 2024 · Sam Pitroda has quit as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress and the decision has been accepted by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party general secretary Jairam Ramesh said,...
Jun 27, 2024 · The Congress has reappointed Sam Pitroda as the chairperson of its overseas unit, less than two months after he resigned following his contentious remarks on India’s diversity. The reinstatement, announced by Congress General Secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal, marks a significant decision by ...
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Jun 26, 2024 · Sam Pitroda had resigned on May 8 as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress after a controversy broke out over his racist remarks on the skin colour of Indians. Listen to Story Sam Pitroda, last month, made racist remarks on skin colour of Indians Had said East Indians resemble Chinese, South ...
May 8, 2024 · SAM PITRODA, one of the closest associates of the Gandhi family, stepped down as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress on Wednesday after his politically incorrect remarks to underline India’s diversity triggered a firestorm, drawing sharp reactions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP’s chief ministers in the Northeast.
