New Delhi. Sam Pitroda is the Overseas Congress President. Sam Pitroda is considered among the leaders close to Rahul Gandhi. Now Sam Pitroda has praised PM Narendra Modi. Sam Pitroda has said in an interview with news agency IANS that Modi is Gujarati's friend and he respects him as a human being. PM Modi has also reacted to this statement of Sam Pitroda.
Sam Pitroda, close to Rahul Gandhi, said that he has met PM Modi along with his wife. He said that PM Modi is very cordial, kind, affectionate and caring at the personal level. Sam described PM Modi as a good speaker and hard worker and said that we get along well with each other. He said that there are no personal differences between us. The Congress leader said that there is no problem with PM Modi as a Gujarati leader, friend or well-wisher. He said that PM Modi has shown great affection towards me, I appreciate it. Sam said that he had visited PM Modi's house many times in Gujarat. The Congress leader also said that there are ideological differences with PM Modi, but it has nothing to do with personal relations.
Watch: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda says, “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. 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, I have been to his house in Gujarat several times…”
— IANS (@ians_india) November 12, 2026
After this interview of Sam Pitroda, PM Modi also wished him and his wife a happy Diwali and Gujarati New Year. While sharing part of Pitroda's interview on X, PM Modi wrote – Sam Bhai, best wishes to you and Anjana Ben for Diwali and New Year. Praying for a happy and healthy year ahead.
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
Let us tell you that Sam Pitroda had said in an interview to India Today that the ongoing movement against SIR has not affected the youth of India. Sam Pitroda said that the youth of India consider education, employment and better health facilities as priority. Now everyone's eyes are on how Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders take these statements of Sam. Because Rahul Gandhi is going to America and like every time, Sam Pitroda is definitely going to take the responsibility of organizing his programs.