Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged Diwali and New Year greetings with senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda, addressing him warmly as ‘Sam Bhai’ in a public message on social media. PM Modi also extended his wishes to Pitroda’s wife, Anjana, and concluded his message with ‘Jai Jagannath’.
The exchange followed a video interview in which Pitroda spoke about his personal interactions with the Prime Minister. The Congress leader praised PM Modi’s personal warmth, hospitality and oratory skills, while distinguishing his personal equation with the Prime Minister from their political differences.
In the video clip shared by IANS, Pitroda described Prime Minister Modi as a Gujarati friend and recalled visiting his residence in Gujarat on several occasions. He spoke about the hospitality he received during these visits and shared his observations about the Prime Minister’s communication skills.
Happy Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan to you Sam Bhai and to Anjana Ben.
Praying for a joyful and healthy year ahead.
Jai Jagannath!
@sampitroda
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2026
Pitroda, a prominent Congress leader and a pioneer in India’s telecommunications sector, has maintained his political differences with PM Modi while acknowledging their personal interactions.
Responding to the interview, Prime Minister Modi addressed Pitroda as ‘Sam Bhai’ and conveyed festive greetings to him and his wife. His message included wishes for their happiness and well-being.
The public exchange came during Diwali 2026 and drew attention because of the cordial tone between two individuals associated with opposing political camps.
The interaction highlighted how personal relationships and political disagreements can exist separately, with both leaders publicly acknowledging their personal association despite their differing political positions.
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