Pitroda says Diwali wishes to Modi are personal, not political

"My Relationship With PM Modi Different From Congress's": Sam Pitroda Amid Storm

NDTV • 14 nov. 03h37

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.

Memoir miss, Modi gain: PM’s warm Diwali wish to Sam Pitroda amid Congress unease

Telegraph India • 13 nov. 01h40

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.

As Sonia takes aim at Modi in memoir, Sam Pitroda heaps praise on his 'very loving Gujarati friend'

ThePrint • 12 nov. 15h42

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.

PM Narendra Modi Wishes Happy Diwali To Congress' Sam Pitroda

NDTV • 12 nov. 09h47

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

PM Modi wishes Sam Pitroda Diwali after Congress leader's praise

The Indian Express • 12 nov. 09h19

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

PM Modi calls Pitroda ‘Sam Bhai’ in Diwali greeting after Congress leader recalls warm personal ties

Moneycontrol.com • 12 nov. 08h09

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.