Congress leader Udit Raj endorsed Peter Navarro's controversial remarks about Brahmins, sparking outrage. He claimed upper castes dominate Indian oil refining and benefit from cheap Russian oil, aligning with his party's focus on non-upper caste coalitions. Karti Chidambaram referenced 'Boston Brahmins' as societal elites, highlighting the complex intersection of caste, politics, and discrimination.
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