{
  "id": 19700775,
  "title": "Sam Pitroda, PM Modi display rare public bonhomie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/sam-pitroda-pm-modi-display-rare-public-bonhomie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T20:16:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sam-pitroda-pm-modi-display-rare-public-bonhomie/articleshow/135782025.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NEW DELHI: Controversial Congress leader Sam Pitroda recently extended rare praise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the festive season. The two, who have often been at odds, found common ground in their shared Gujarati roots. Modi wished Pitroda a Happy Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan, expressing his prayers for a joyful and healthy year ahead. Pitroda had previously called Modi a Gujarati friend whom he respects on a personal level, praising his warm and caring nature. Despite their past disagreements, the two exchanged Diwali greetings, surprising even some BJP supporters.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "After being called a ‘Gujarati friend’, PM Modi extends festival greetings to Sam Pitroda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/after-being-called-a-gujarati-friend-pm-modi-extends-festival",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:46:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}