Congress Distances Itself from Sam Pitroda’s Controversial China Remark: ‘Most Definitely NOT…’

Congress Distances Itself from Sam Pitroda’s Controversial China Remark: After controversies erupted pertaining to Sam Pitroda's comments on China, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh clarified the party's stance by stating that the Congress has no opinion like Sam Pitroda's.

The Congress leader took to the microblogging platform X to emphasise that the views of Sam Pitroda do not represent the Indian National Congress (INC), especially in matters of the role of China in India's foreign policy and security challenges.

The views reportedly expressed by Sam Pitroda on China are most definitely NOT the views of the Indian National Congress. China remains our foremost foreign policy, external security, as well as economic challenge," Jairam Ramesh stated in an X post.

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"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," he further added.

What did Sam Pitroda say about India-China equation

Sam Pitroda, head of Congress overseas unit, stated that the threat from China, a nuclear-armed neighbour of India, is often exaggerated and New Delhi should stop looking at Beijing as an enemy.

“I don't understand the threat from China. I think this issue is often blown out of proportion because the US tends to define an enemy. I believe the time has come for all nations to collaborate, not confront. Our approach has been confrontational from the very beginning, and this attitude creates enemies, which in turn garners support within the country. We need to change this mindset and stop assuming that China is the enemy from day one,” Sam Pitroda told news agency IANS in an interview.

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BJP slams Pitroda, Congress for their views on China

BJP quickly rebutted Sam Pitroda for his reported comments, calling that his views represent the Congress party's position.

Addressing the conference, Trivedi said: "Whatsoever Pitroda has said is symbolic of the Congress mentality."

"Anything he says is a big slap on India's image," Trivedi goes on to state as if Pitroda's remarks frame India as the aggressor in this situation.

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