Sam Pitroda: Rahul Gandhi is No Longer the ‘Pappu’
Congress leader Sam Pitroda recently defended Rahul Gandhi during a speech to the Indian diaspora in Texas, where Gandhi is currently visiting. Pitroda highlighted Gandhi’s unique vision, distinct from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and dismissed the derogatory nickname “Pappu” that Gandhi has often been given. According to Pitroda, Gandhi is highly educated, well-read, and a deep thinker, even if his ideas can sometimes be complex.
Pitroda praised Gandhi’s commitment to fundamental values such as inclusion and diversity, which he believes are under significant threat today. He highlighted Gandhi’s efforts to promote respect for people regardless of race, religion, or background and to ensure equal opportunities and dignity.
Discussing democracy, Pitroda stressed that it’s a fragile system that needs continuous and active effort from citizens to protect it. He warned against those who might seek to undermine democratic values and pointed out that democracy’s success depends on the active participation of the people.
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Pitroda, who recently faced criticism for controversial remarks, was reappointed as the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress in June. He also expressed his belief that Gandhi had the qualities needed to be a future prime minister, even suggesting that Gandhi was more intellectually capable than former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
In his speech, Pitroda invited people to join the Indian Overseas Congress, enhance its activities, and broaden its membership to better represent diverse groups.