Sam Pitroda resigns as Indian Overseas Congress Chairman amid controversy
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Sam Pitroda, the former chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, has voluntarily resigned following a controversy over his racially insensitive remarks. The party's general secretary, Jairam Ramesh, confirmed that Pitroda's resignation was accepted by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. This development comes in the wake of a political uproar triggered by Pitroda's comments on the physical appearances of Indians from various regions.
