Sam Pitroda breaks silence on calling Pakistan 'home-like', says, "I intend to address terrorism, political tensions and..."

Sam Pitroda's remarks: Sam Pitroda issued a statement saying that his comments on Pakistan were intended to emphasize its shared history with India. The BJP criticized the Congress for its remarks.

 

Congress leader Sam Pitroda 's statement on Pakistan has sparked a political firestorm. The BJP strongly criticized the Congress's top leadership. Following the escalation, Pitroda issued a statement, stating that his comments on Pakistan were intended to emphasize its shared history with India. Pitroda added that he did not intend to ignore terrorism, political tensions , and challenges .

Pitroda breaks silence on calling Pakistan 'like home'

Pitroda posted on X, saying, "If my words have caused offence, I want to clarify that my intention was never to trivialise anyone's suffering or undermine legitimate concerns. My intention was to promote honest dialogue, empathy and a grounded and responsible perspective on how India sees itself and how others see it."

Which statement of Pitroda caused the uproar?

 

Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda said in an interview with IANS on Friday that he felt at home in Pakistan and Bangladesh. "Our foreign policy should first focus on our neighbourhood. Can we strengthen our ties with our neighbours? I have been to Pakistan and felt at home there. I felt the same in Bangladesh and Nepal. I feel as if I am not abroad," he said.

BJP targets Rahul Gandhi

Following his statement, the BJP strongly criticized the Congress. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari called Pitroda a favorite of Pakistan and questioned his proximity to a terrorist nation.

 

He said, " We all know that the Pahalgam terror attack was carried out by Pakistan. Our armed forces gave a befitting reply to the terrorist country Pakistan through Operation Sindoor . Can any patriot ever say that the terrorist country Pakistan is like home to him ? But Rahul Gandhi's close associates say so."