Prime Minister Narendra Modi sends Diwali and Gujarati New Year greetings to Indian Overseas Congress leader Sam Pitroda, addressing him as “Sam Bhai” in a post on X. The messages follow Pitroda’s recent comments describing Modi as his “Gujarati friend” and saying their differences are political and ideological rather than personal.
Across outlets, Pitroda is described as recalling warm meetings with Modi in Gujarat, including meetings at Modi’s residence, and emphasizing that he respects Modi as an individual. The report frames the exchange as a contrast between cordial personal relations and ongoing political disagreements.
Some coverage also highlights a wider online context: Times of India notes an additional, lighter moment in which an X user cheekily requested festive wishes and received a response from Modi. Other outlets focus mainly on the Modi-Pitroda greeting itself and the earlier remarks that prompted it.
