Sam Pitroda praises PM Modi; Modi sends Diwali wishes, per Kannada media reports
What happened
Congress leader Sam Pitroda, described as a close aide of Rahul Gandhi, reportedly said he has nothing against Modi and that there are no personal differences between them. According to Vijay Karnataka, Modi sent him Diwali wishes, calling him a friend from Gujarat.
When it started
Kannada outlets reported the exchange; the Kannada Prabha article's URL is dated 12 November 2026. The exact date of the remarks and the wishes is not stated in the material provided.
How it spread
According to the reports, Pitroda's remarks drew attention within the Congress party, and Modi replied with a Diwali greeting. The headlines do not give the full text of either message.
Why it matters
Coverage describes the exchange as causing a stir in Congress because it involves a senior party figure praising the Prime Minister. The sources provided do not say how the party has responded.
Sources
- Asianet News Kannada: ನನಗೆ ಮೋದಿ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಏನೂ ಇಲ್ಲ, ರಾಹುಲ್ ಆಪ್ತ ಸ್ಯಾಮ್ ಪಿತ್ರೋಡಾ ಮಾತಿನಿಂದ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಚಲನ
- Vijay Karnataka: ಸ್ಯಾಮ್ ಪಿತ್ರೋಡಾಗೆ ಮೋದಿ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ವಿಶ್ : ’ಆ ದಿನಗಳನ್ನು’ ನೆನಪಿಸಿಕೊಂಡ ರಾಹುಲ್ ಆಪ್ತ ಸ್ಯಾಮ್ ಭಾಯ್
- Kannada Prabha Online: 'ನಮ್ಮ ನಡುವೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಭಿನ್ನಾಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಗಳಿಲ್ಲ': ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಶ್ಲಾಘಿಸಿದ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ನಾಯಕ ಸ್ಯಾಮ್ ಪಿತ್ರೋಡಾ! ಮೋದಿ ಹೇಳಿದ್ದೇನು? Video