Sam Pitroda Details About Rahul Gandhi’s Upcoming U.S. Visit on November 17 and 18

Nov 11, 2026

Chicago (US): Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda outlined Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming US visit, confirming two key engagements. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at Columbia University on November 17 on the global student movement and its implications for global politics. He will then travel to Chicago on November 18 for another fireside chat with Professor Pappe on international affairs and geopolitics. Pitroda said there would be no public event organised by the Indian Overseas Congress due to time constraints and security arrangements, although a breakfast meeting with its leadership was being considered. Responding to questions about possible political controversy over Gandhi’s overseas visits, Pitroda said, “There is no issue that comes up, but they bring the issue.”