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Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda's statement about feeling at home in Pakistan has sparked major political controversy. BJP spokespersons have strongly condemned the remarks as an insult to India's armed forces and citizens. The party has linked Pitroda's comments to the broader Congress leadership, accusing them of showing undue affection toward Pakistan. This incident has reignited debates about national loyalty and political stance toward neighboring countries.

Key Points: BJP Slams Sam Pitroda Home Feeling in Pakistan Remark

  • BJP calls Pitroda's Pakistan remarks grave insult to Indian armed forces
  • Congress accused of habitual love for terror-sponsoring nation Pakistan
  • Pitroda described Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal as feeling like home
  • BJP links comment to Congress leadership including Rahul and Sonia Gandhi
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Sam Pitroda's 'home-like feeling in Pakistan' draws sharp retort from BJP  

BJP condemns Congress leader Sam Pitroda's "home-like feeling in Pakistan" comment as grave insult to Indian armed forces and 140 crore citizens.

"I've been to Pakistan, and I must tell you, I felt at home. - Sam Pitroda"

New Delhi, Sep 19

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) chief Satyanarayan Pitroda's (popularly known as Sam Pitroda) ‘home-like feeling’ and praise for Pakistan drew strong reactions from the BJP as it slammed his and the Congress party’s alleged ‘undying love’ for the terror-sponsoring nation.

A couple of BJP spokespersons took umbrage at Pitroda's remarks and termed it a 'grave insult to our Armed Forces as well as the 140 crore Indians'.

Pitroda, a Gandhi family loyalist, speaking exclusively to IANS said, “I've been to Pakistan, and I must tell you, I felt at home. I've been to Bangladesh, I've been to Nepal, and I feel at home. I don't feel like I'm in a foreign country."

Pradeep Bhandari, in a press conference lambasted Pitroda, stating “Gandhi family loyalist says that terror nation Pakistan feels like a home to him. This is grave insult to our soldiers and 140 crore Indians."

"He is not alone in this, the Congress top leadership including Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, are in agreement with it,” he claimed.

“If such behaviour is not anti-national, then what it is?” he asked.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala slammed Pitroda and Congress leadership for giving a clean chit to Pakistan despite clinching evidence of its involvement in the 26/11 attacks, Pulwama and Pahalgam terror attack.

“They articulate Pakistan's position on 370 & Sindoor and Surgical Strike & undermine our forces! They give 80% water to Pak under IWT! They love Pakistan! Sam Pitroda who stays in US, away from India finds a home in Pakistan! Is anyone surprised?,” he said in a jeering tone.

Pradeep Bhandari also dug out old instances of alleged bonhomie between Pakistan and Congress leaders and accused the latter of belittling and demeaning own security forces.

“Sometime ago, Shahid Afridi said that he considers Rahul Gandhi his friend. Days later, his close aid is describing terror state as his ‘second home’,” he said.

Bhandari also reminded the Congress party of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and how the then government didn’t hold Pakistan accountable for this, rather gave it a clean chit.

Further calling out the Congress party’s ‘love’ for Pakistan, the BJP spokesperson claimed, “The whole Gandhi family is deeply in love with Pakistan and has no qualms in habitually undermining our forces with slurs like road ruffians.”

He stated that it’s because of this reason that instead of glorifying forces, they went to question the efficacy of 'Operation Sindoor' and demanded answers on how many jets were downed.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I understand the sentiment, shouldn't we promote peace and cultural connections? Feeling at home in neighboring countries isn't necessarily anti-national. The real issue is whether this translates to being soft on terrorism.
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Priya S
As an NRI myself, I think Sam Pitroda should be more careful with his words. Cultural similarities exist across South Asia, but given Pakistan's track record, such statements hurt the sentiments of Indians who have lost loved ones to terrorism.
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Michael C
The BJP is making too much out of this. People can feel cultural connections while still being patriotic Indians. This constant politicization of every statement is getting tiresome.
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Ananya R
Timing matters! When our soldiers are facing daily threats from across the border, such statements from senior leaders are insensitive. Congress should understand the public sentiment better. 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
The problem isn't feeling cultural similarity - the problem is Congress's consistent soft approach toward Pakistan despite evidence of their involvement in terror attacks. This pattern is concerning for national security.

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