Shiv Sena Leader Slams Sam Pitroda Over ‘Pakistan Feels Like Home’ Remark, Demands He Be Sent There
In a fiery response to Sam Pitroda’s controversial statement that "Pakistan feels like home to me," Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has hit out hard. On Friday, Dubey called for people like Pitroda to be packed off to Pakistan on a chartered flight, sparking a fresh political row in Mumbai.
Dubey didn’t hold back while speaking to . "Sam Pitroda has no real ties to India," he said. "He’s never been an MP, MLA, or minister. His only link is to the Congress party. If he loves Pakistan and Bangladesh that much, he should just pack his bags and go live there." He added that India’s youth would gladly help arrange the trip, stressing that such remarks won’t be tolerated in today’s world.
Dubey also took a dig at the BJP, saying they’re no better. "We’re just as upset with the BJP as we are with Pitroda. They play cricket matches with Pakistan. Remember when PM Modi said ‘blood and water can’t flow together’? Now, it’s blood and sports mixing," he quipped. He even demanded that Rahul Gandhi identify and send Pitroda and similar voices to Pakistan to "stay happy and settle there" instead of stirring trouble in India.
The controversy doesn’t stop there. Dubey criticized BJP leaders for cozying up to Pakistani figures like Shahid Afridi. "Anyone from Congress or BJP who glorifies Pakistan doesn’t belong here—they should go too," he declared.
Pitroda, a longtime advisor to the Gandhi family and a key figure in Indian politics since the 1980s, made these comments in an exclusive chat with . The Indian Overseas Congress chief urged the government to focus on India’s neighbourhood first in its foreign policy. "We must improve ties with our neighbours—they’re small nations facing tough times with violence and terrorism," he said.
Sharing his personal take, Pitroda added, "I’ve visited Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, and I feel right at home. They look like us, talk like us, enjoy our songs, and eat our food. There’s a common gene pool. We need to live with them in peace and harmony."
These remarks come amid ongoing challenges in the region. Bangladesh is dealing with political and economic unrest, while Nepal grapples with internal instability. Pitroda’s words also echo his past controversies, like when he drew flak for comments on India’s diversity that some saw as racist.
As the debate heats up, it highlights the sensitive India-Pakistan relations and the push for better neighbourhood diplomacy. Will this lead to more calls for accountability in political circles? Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding story.
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