Pitroda says Diwali wishes to Modi are personal, not political

Pitroda says Diwali wishes to Modi are personal, not political

Congress leader Sam Pitroda said his Diwali greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were a personal gesture and should not be linked to Congress politics, NDTV reported from Gujarat, India. He emphasized the wishes were meant to convey a joyful and healthy year ahead.

Earlier, Modi had replied with his own Diwali wishes after former adviser Sam Pitroda highlighted their personal rapport, describing the prime minister as a "very loving Gujarati friend." The exchange took place amid remarks on ideological differences referenced in Sonia Gandhi's memoir.

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November 14, 2026
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Congress leader Sam Pitroda says personal Diwali wishes to PM Modi are separate from party politics
Congress leader Sam Pitroda says personal Diwali wishes to PM Modi are separate from party politics

NDTV • 14 Nov 03:37

Sam Pitroda told NDTV that his festive greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were a personal gesture and should not be linked to Congress's political stance.

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November 13, 2026
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Modi extends Diwali greetings to Sam Pitroda amid Congress memoir remarks
Modi extends Diwali greetings to Sam Pitroda amid Congress memoir remarks

Telegraph India • 13 Nov 01:40

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted Diwali wishes to Sam Pitroda on X, a move that follows Sonia Gandhi's memoir claim of limited contact with the prime minister.

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November 12, 2026
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Sam Pitroda praises Modi as a 'very loving Gujarati friend' amid Sonia Gandhi's memoir criticisms
Sam Pitroda praises Modi as a 'very loving Gujarati friend' amid Sonia Gandhi's memoir criticisms

ThePrint • 12 Nov 15:42

Former adviser Sam Pitroda highlighted his personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Modi responded with Diwali greetings, as Sonia Gandhi's memoir notes ideological differences between them.

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Modi sends Diwali greetings to Congress leader Sam Pitroda
Modi sends Diwali greetings to Congress leader Sam Pitroda

NDTV • 12 Nov 09:47

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Sam Pitroda a happy Diwali, and Pitroda responded, emphasizing their personal rapport despite political differences.

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Modi sends Diwali greetings to Sam Pitroda after the latter's remarks on personal warmth
Modi sends Diwali greetings to Sam Pitroda after the latter's remarks on personal warmth

The Indian Express • 12 Nov 09:19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Sam Pitroda a happy Diwali on X, following Pitroda's comments separating personal respect from political disagreement.

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Modi replies to Sam Pitroda's Diwali greeting, calls him "Sam Bhai"
Modi replies to Sam Pitroda's Diwali greeting, calls him "Sam Bhai"

Moneycontrol.com • 12 Nov 08:09

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda for his Diwali wishes, referring to him as "Sam Bhai" and extending good wishes to Pitroda and his wife.

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