New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) The Congress on Monday distanced itself from Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda’s remarks on China, saying that his “views were definitely not of the Indian National Congress”.
It may be mentioned that the Congress leader in an interview had said that India should change its attitude towards China and it should not be considered as an enemy.
On social media handle X, party general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, “The views reportedly expressed by Mr. Sam Pitroda on China are most definitely NOT the views of the Indian National Congress”.
He said, “China remains our foremost foreign policy, external security, as well as economic challenge. The INC has repeatedly raised questions on the Modi Govt's approach to China, including the PM's public clean chit to it on June 19, 2020. Our most recent statement on China was on 28th January, 2025”.
“It is also extremely regrettable that Parliament is being denied an opportunity to discuss the situation and express a collective resolve to meet these challenges effectively,” Ramesh added.
Meanwhile, the BJP while slamming Sam Pitroda said that his recent view has “openly exposed the Congress party's agreement with China and is a very deep blow to India's identity, diplomacy and sovereignty”.
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