New Delhi, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Congress leader Hussain Dalwai on Thursday questioned Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda’s praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that he might be considering switching sides. RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav, meanwhile, dismissed the remarks as politically insignificant.
BJP leaders welcomed Pitroda’s comments, with party MLA and former Union Minister V. Muraleedharan saying that appreciation for the Prime Minister was welcome if Pitroda had recognised the truth.
Reacting to the remarks, Dalwai told IANS that Pitroda lived abroad and might not be fully aware of developments in India. He suggested that there could be a reason behind the praise and said Pitroda should instead speak about what he described as restrictions on democratic rights, including the freedom to express dissent and protest.
RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav alleged that Pitroda’s political positions changed according to convenience. He said the Congress leader sometimes supported Modi, at other times backed the Congress, and occasionally criticised both. Yadav added that he did not consider Pitroda’s statements significant from the perspective of national or political interest.
BJP spokesperson T.R. Srinivas said Pitroda’s comments appeared to indicate a change in his attitude towards Modi. However, he cautioned against speculating about the reasons, including any possible connection with Sonia Gandhi’s recently released book, saying it was too early to draw conclusions.
Muraleedharan also welcomed the remarks, saying that if Pitroda had praised Modi after recognising the truth, everyone should be happy about it. He added that he was unaware of the context or motive behind the comments.
In an exclusive interview with IANS, Pitroda described Modi as a hardworking Gujarati leader and spoke positively about their personal interactions. He said the Prime Minister had been warm and caring towards him and his wife, adding that they had no personal differences.
Pitroda, however, maintained that he disagreed with Modi’s ideology and worldview, distinguishing his political differences from his personal relationship with the Prime Minister.
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