Sam Pitroda Urges Youth to Focus on the Future, Not Historical Debates
Sam Pitroda advises young people to prioritize future challenges over historical discussions in a recent interview.
New Delhi, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda, who heads the Indian Overseas Congress, recently advised the youth to look towards the future instead of getting caught up in discussions about the past. He emphasized the importance of focusing on new technologies over questions surrounding figures like Ram and Hanuman.
In an exclusive interview with a news agency, Pitroda reflected on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, urging the nation to move forward and concentrate on creating a better, more peaceful, and prosperous future for everyone.
When asked about the current political debates surrounding the Ramayana and Hanuman, Pitroda stated, “We should work towards building a better and prosperous nation for all. What relevance do questions about what happened during Ram’s time or why Hanuman lifted a mountain have today? I could ask you 50 similar questions. Dwelling on the past serves little purpose. We are still stuck in the past; we need to look to the future.”
He encouraged young people to step away from distractions and not to linger on historical narratives, such as the actions of Ram and Krishna. “Of course, these topics are important,” he acknowledged. “But the crucial point is that youth must shape their own futures, solve problems, and not get entangled in the chaos created by such discussions.”
Regarding the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which have been termed a ‘Sikh massacre’ by various Sikh organizations and international bodies, Pitroda remarked, “There is no point in revisiting this issue. The matter was resolved 40 years ago. What is the justification for bringing up events from so long ago? I have said many times that a resolution was reached. Why dig up old issues and throw mud? What relevance does it have to today’s context? How long will this continue?”
He reiterated the need to focus on the future, stating, “The Sikh community understands this; these events are decades old. Let’s look ahead together and strive for a better, more prosperous, and peaceful nation. Our agenda should be about the future, not about what happened during Ram’s time or why Hanuman lifted a mountain. Discussing these matters serves no purpose.”
