Sam Pitroda praises PM Modi as warm and hardworking
Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda stated he has no personal differences with the Prime Minister despite ideological disagreements.
Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a warm, kind, and hardworking person during an interview with IANS. Pitroda, who noted that he respects the Prime Minister as a person, said he and his wife have met the Prime Minister.
According to a Times Now report, Pitroda clarified that while he may have issues with the Prime Minister's ideology and worldview, these are separate from the individual. He stated that he has no personal issues with Mr Modi and can disagree with him while still maintaining a friendly relationship.
The remarks came while Pitroda was responding to a question regarding earlier comments by Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who described the Prime Minister as a good orator. Pitroda added that he has nothing against Mr Modi as a Gujarati leader and a well-wisher.
In a separate interaction with ANI on Wednesday, Pitroda also backed Rahul Gandhi. He said the Congress leader has the courage to speak up for marginalised communities, young people, and economic inequality despite facing personal attacks.
Pitroda noted that while Rahul Gandhi may make mistakes like everyone else, he is standing up for the right cause with pride.