PM Modi News | "Why The Uproar?" Sam Pitroda On Exchanging Diwali Wishes With PM Modi

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished him happy Diwali and Congress leader Sam Pitroda returned the gesture, the Overseas Congress chief has reiterated that he respected the Prime Minister as a "fellow Gujarati" and that their differences were political, not personal. "I have known Narendra-bhai for a long time - even before he became Prime Minister. I have visited his home. We share a connection as fellow Gujaratis," Pitroda told NDTV in an exclusive chat a day after the exchange of wishes triggered a political debate. Sam Pitroda has long been in the BJP's line of fire, which has accused the Congress of colluding with foreign forces to harm the country. Pitroda is also instrumental in Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits, which have also evoked strong attacks from the BJP.