Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda said that he has always "felt at home" in Pakistan, after which the BJP sharply attacked Congress, calling it proof of the party's "soft corner towards Islamabad."
Slamming Congress, BJP's national spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawalla, stated that the party has an "undying love" for Pakistan, alleging that they communicated with Hafiz Saeed through Yaseen Malik.
Taking to X, Poonawalla wrote, "Rahul Gandhi's closest ally and leader, family friend Uncle Sam Pitroda (who said hua to hua for the 1984 Anti-Sikh genocide), who made racially disgusting comments on Indians, says he feels at home in Pakistan. Why is it surprising - Congress has an undying love for Pakistan. They even spoke to Hafiz Saeed via Yaseen Malik."
He also accused Congress of constantly siding with Pakistan and undermining national interests and security. Adding, "They give a clean chit to Pakistan on 9/11, Samjhauta. Pulwama and Pahalgam - they articulate Pak position on Article 370 and Sindoor & surgical strike & undermine our forces! They give 80% water to Pak under IWT! They love Pakistan! INC is the Islamabad National Congress. Sam Pitroda, who divides Indians and stays in US, away from India, finds a home in Pakistan! Is anyone surprised?"
— Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) September 19, 2025
Pradeep Bhandari, another spokesperson of BJP said, "Rahul Gandhi's blue-eyed boy & Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda says 'he felt at home' in Pakistan. No wonder the UPA took no tough action against Pak even after 26/11. Pakistan's favorite, Congress's chosen."
What did Sam Pitroda say?While appearing for an interview with IANS, Sam Pitroda said that India must prioritise its neighbors, where it offers support and cooperation to them, despite challenges like violence and terrorism.
Commenting on India's foreign policy, he said, "Our foreign policy, according to me, must focus on our neighborhood. Can we really substantially improve our relationships with our neighbors? They are all small. They all need help. They are all going through difficult times, and there's no need to fight."
He added, "Of course, there is a problem of violence; of course, there is a problem of terrorism. All that is there, but at the end of the day, in that neighbourhood, there is a common gene pool. I've been to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. I don't feel like I am in a foreign country."