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PM Modi extends Diwali greetings after Sam Pitroda's comment
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 11:31 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his Diwali wishes to the nation, noting the festive spirit after Sam Pitroda’s recent remark about a Gujarati friend.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a Diwali greeting to citizens across India, emphasizing the festival’s message of light and unity. In his brief statement, the Prime Minister thanked the nation for its resilience and wished prosperity for the coming year.
The greeting came shortly after veteran technocrat Sam Pitroda made a public remark referring to a "Gujarati friend," which sparked media attention. While Pitroda’s comment was unrelated to the festival, it provided a backdrop for the Prime Minister’s message.
Modi’s Diwali wish was shared through official channels, including his verified Twitter handle and the Prime Minister’s Office website, reaching a wide audience during the peak of the celebrations. The message reiterated the government’s focus on inclusive growth and cultural harmony as India observes the festival of lights.
No further political commentary was attached to the greeting, and the Prime Minister’s office did not issue a response to Pitroda’s remark, keeping the focus on the festive spirit.
The greeting came shortly after veteran technocrat Sam Pitroda made a public remark referring to a "Gujarati friend," which sparked media attention. While Pitroda’s comment was unrelated to the festival, it provided a backdrop for the Prime Minister’s message.
Modi’s Diwali wish was shared through official channels, including his verified Twitter handle and the Prime Minister’s Office website, reaching a wide audience during the peak of the celebrations. The message reiterated the government’s focus on inclusive growth and cultural harmony as India observes the festival of lights.
No further political commentary was attached to the greeting, and the Prime Minister’s office did not issue a response to Pitroda’s remark, keeping the focus on the festive spirit.