Sam Pitroda Resigns as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Confirms Party Leader Jairam Ramesh

Amid controversy surrounding his recent racist remarks, Sam Pitroda has tendered his resignation as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress on Wednesday, May 8. Confirming Pitroda's decision, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to X, stating, "Mr. Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress of his own accord. The Congress President has accepted his decision." Sam Pitroda Stokes Another Controversy With 'Racist' Remarks, Says 'People in East Look Like Chinese, in South Look Like Africans' (Watch Video).

Sam Pitroda Resigns

श्री सैम पित्रोदा ने अपनी मर्ज़ी से इंडियन ओवरसीज कांग्रेस के अध्यक्ष पद से इस्तीफ़ा देने का फ़ैसला किया है। कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष ने उनका इस्तीफ़ा स्वीकार कर लिया है।

Mr. Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress of his own accord. The Congress…

— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 8, 2024

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