'Sam Bhai...Gujarati Friend': PM Modi-Sam Pitroda's X Exchange Goes Viral

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali and Gujarati New Year greetings to Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda have drawn attention, particularly given their political differences during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign.Addressing Pitroda as 'Sam Bhai', Modi also shared a video in which the Congress leader described him as a Gujarati friend and spoke about their warm personal relationship. Pitroda said that despite their political differences, they had no personal issues.The exchange comes after Modi had strongly criticised Pitroda over his controversial remarks comparing the physical appearances of Indians from different regions. Meanwhile, Modi also responded to an X user, Mihir Jha, who asked the Prime Minister to extend Diwali wishes to him as well.