Congress distances itself from Pitroda’s remarks on China

The Congress on Monday distanced itself from Sam Pitroda’s remarks on China, saying they are not the views of the party and that China remains India’s foremost external security and economic challenge.

Pitroda, chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, reportedly said he did not understand the threat India faced from China, claiming that it was often blown out of proportion.

“The views reportedly expressed by Pitroda on China are most definitely not the views of the Indian National Congress,” AICC general secretary (communication) Jairam Ramesh posted on X.

“China remains our foremost foreign policy, external security, as well as economic challenge. The INC has repeatedly raised questions on the Modi government’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 January 28,” he said.

“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 said.