Sam Pitroda was reappointed as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress just 50 days after resigning, showing how important he is to the Congress leadership. Sam Pitroda, based in Chicago, is known for his role in India's telecommunications revolution. He worked closely with Rajiv Gandhi when he was Prime Minister and stayed connected with the Gandhi family even after Rajiv's death.

However, Pitroda’s controversial remarks often caused problems for the Congress party. In May, he resigned after making comments about India's diversity, comparing people from different regions to Chinese, Arabs, whites, and Africans, which led to criticism. He also spoke about the inheritance tax in the United States, suggesting a similar debate in India. His views were seen as problematic during election season.

Pitroda’s comments on other issues, like the Pulwama terror attack and the Balakot strike, also caused trouble. He criticized how the government handled these attacks, saying that responding aggressively wasn’t the right approach. He also suggested that the middle class should pay more taxes for Congress’s ‘NYAY’ scheme, leading to backlash. His remarks on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots were also controversial, and Rahul Gandhi publicly disagreed with him. Pitroda’s statements about temples and jobs and his endorsement of an article crediting Jawaharlal Nehru for the Indian Constitution further created issues for the Congress party.