Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent Diwali and Gujarati New Year greetings to Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda after Pitroda praised him in a video. Pitroda referred to Modi as a hardworking "Gujarati friend" and appreciated his kindness toward him and his wife, Anjana Ben. This warmth contrasts sharply with past clashes, including 2024 campaign disputes over Pitroda's remarks on regional physical appearances and inheritance tax, which had caused him to briefly step down from his post.
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The pleasant interaction represents a sharp break from past personal and political fricti…: The pleasant interaction represents a sharp break from past personal and political friction between Narendra Modi and Sam Pitroda.
Past tensions between the two men date back to at least 2019, when Modi condemned Pitroda…: Past tensions between the two men date back to at least 2019, when Modi condemned Pitroda's controversial remarks about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Despite earlier controversies that briefly forced him out of his Congress post, Sam Pitro…: Despite earlier controversies that briefly forced him out of his Congress post, Sam Pitroda continues to lead the Indian Overseas Congress.
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Diwali and Gujarati New Year greetings to Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda, responding to a video in which the Congress leader spoke warmly about his personal equation with the Prime Minister."Happy Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan to you Sam Bhai and to Anjana Ben. Praying for a joyful and healthy year ahead. Jai Jagannath!" PM Modi wrote on X.
The Prime Minister shared a post featuring Pitroda's remarks about their personal relationship, in which the Congress leader described Modi as a "Gujarati friend"."He is a Gujarati friend. I respect him as a person. My wife and I have met him. He has been very warm, kind, loving and caring at a personal level. Of course, he is a good orator and hard-working, and we get along well. We have no personal issues," Pitroda said."I have nothing against Mr Modi as a Gujarati leader, friend or well-wisher. He has been very warm towards me, and I appreciate that. Similarly, I have been to his house in Gujarat several times," he added.PM…
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