Pitroda had spoken about inheritance tax in the US while delving into the issue of redistribution of health. As the BJP latched on it to target the Congress, the latter first distanced now trying to defend the leader.

Pitroda, the president of the Indian Overseas Congress, had discussed the inheritance tax law in the United States and referred to the issue of "redistribution of wealth."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed sharp criticism towards the Congress party, citing remarks made by Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, advocating for an inheritance tax-like law.

Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, has taken a firm stance against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments on the Congress manifesto.

Raising concerns over electronic voting machines, Congress leader Sam Pitroda on Thursday said the BJP can win more than 400 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections if issues associated with EVMs are not "fixed".