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The events are scheduled for November 17 at Columbia University and November 18 in Chicago. These discussions will centre on student movements, international affairs, and geopolitics."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sam Pitroda, chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, stated that Gandhi's visits are intended as academic conversations rather than diaspora rallies. Pitroda explained that Gandhi will be in conversation with Robert Pape, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, for the discussion on international affairs and geopolitics. Pitroda described both events as important and timely, noting that they are Gandhi's only formal engagements scheduled during the trip."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on BJP criticism"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Reports indicate that the BJP has criticised Rahul Gandhi's US tour. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd reported that BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned whether Gandhi would meet 'anti-India forces'. Hindustan Times noted that the BJP has repeatedly attacked Gandhi, alleging he has defamed India abroad. Times of India and The News Mill reported that Sam Pitroda dismissed these criticisms as a 'worn-out political bogey'."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the right-rated digests mention Robert Pape, the political science professor with whom Rahul Gandhi will be in conversation at the Chicago event. 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