Congress leader Sam Pitroda has sparked controversy again with his remarks on China, claiming that the threat from the neighboring country is "blown out of proportion." His comments, suggesting India should stop viewing China as an enemy, triggered sharp reactions from the BJP, which accused the Congress of having a secret understanding with Beijing.

Speaking to IANS, Pitroda criticized India's "confrontational" approach, stating, "The world needs collaboration, not conflict. Our mindset of seeing China as an enemy from the beginning has fueled tensions. This needs to change." His remarks came in response to a question about whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump could manage China-related threats.

The BJP strongly condemned his statements, calling them an "insult" to Indian soldiers who died in the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. Party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi labeled Pitroda’s words as a “deep blow to India's sovereignty.” Another BJP spokesperson, Tuhin Sinha, linked Pitroda’s stance to a controversial 2008 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Congress and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which, according to an RTI response, involved "high-level cooperation."

The ruling party alleged that the Congress prioritizes China’s interests over India's, pointing to Rahul Gandhi’s past remarks and his alleged admiration for China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari went further, accusing the Congress of acting under the influence of foreign entities, including billionaire George Soros.

Pitroda has been embroiled in multiple controversies before, including his 2024 remarks on India’s diversity, which were criticized as racist. His comment on inheritance tax during the general elections also drew criticism. While he briefly stepped down as Congress overseas chief, he was reinstated weeks later.

His latest remarks have once again put the Congress on the defensive amid ongoing India-China tensions.

Congress leader Sam Pitroda has sparked controversy again with his remarks on China, claiming that the threat from the neighboring country is "blown out of proportion." His comments, suggesting India should stop viewing China as an enemy, triggered sharp reactions from the BJP, which accused the Congress of having a secret understanding with Beijing.

Speaking to IANS, Pitroda criticized India's "confrontational" approach, stating, "The world needs collaboration, not conflict. Our mindset of seeing China as an enemy from the beginning has fueled tensions. This needs to change." His remarks came in response to a question about whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump could manage China-related threats.

The BJP strongly condemned his statements, calling them an "insult" to Indian soldiers who died in the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. Party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi labeled Pitroda’s words as a “deep blow to India's sovereignty.” Another BJP spokesperson, Tuhin Sinha, linked Pitroda’s stance to a controversial 2008 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Congress and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which, according to an RTI response, involved "high-level cooperation."

The ruling party alleged that the Congress prioritizes China’s interests over India's, pointing to Rahul Gandhi’s past remarks and his alleged admiration for China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari went further, accusing the Congress of acting under the influence of foreign entities, including billionaire George Soros.

Pitroda has been embroiled in multiple controversies before, including his 2024 remarks on India’s diversity, which were criticized as racist. His comment on inheritance tax during the general elections also drew criticism. While he briefly stepped down as Congress overseas chief, he was reinstated weeks later.

His latest remarks have once again put the Congress on the defensive amid ongoing India-China tensions.