Sam Pitroda reveals details of Rahul Gandhi's US visit, challenges PM Modi

Sam Pitroda, President of the Indian Overseas Congress, has provided detailed information regarding the upcoming US visit of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Expressing his views on various political and national issues in Chicago, Pitroda stated that Rahul Gandhi is raising important questions related to the youth and the weaker sections of society, and he supports his role in this regard. According to an ANI report, Sam Pitroda advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to the challenge for a public debate and questioned why he is avoiding such a discussion.

Providing information about Rahul Gandhi's itinerary, Pitroda stated that Rahul Gandhi will be present at Columbia University on November 17. There, he will participate in a 'fireside chat' regarding the global student movement and its overall impact on global politics. Subsequently, on November 18, he will arrive in Chicago. In Chicago, he will participate in a fireside chat with Dr. Pape, a very prestigious and well-known professor of international affairs and geopolitics. Pitroda clarified that these are the only two main events during Rahul Gandhi's visit.

Additionally, Sam Pitroda added that a breakfast meeting with the leadership of the Indian Overseas Congress is also likely to be held. Reacting to allegations made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pitroda said that the BJP creates issues and fabricates stories. Citing the example of George Soros, he said that the BJP might claim that Rahul Gandhi went to meet George Soros. Pitroda stated that the BJP can say anything, but the reality is that Rahul Gandhi has only two main events: a fireside chat at Columbia University and another fireside chat at the University of Chicago.

Pitroda stated that throughout this visit, Rahul Gandhi will focus on global issues and academic discussions. He emphasised that the purpose of Rahul Gandhi's visit is to engage in academic and political deliberation. Challenging Prime Minister Modi once again for an open debate, Pitroda said that open discussions should take place in a democracy and the Prime Minister should respond instead of staying away from it. During this visit, Rahul Gandhi will present his views on various subjects at prestigious US universities and discuss India's political landscape at an international level.