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Pitroda claims that when he went to countries like Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, he never felt like he is in a foreign country; instead, these countries “felt like home” to him.<\/h2>\n
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Chairman of Congress Overseas Sam Pitroda with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi | File Image<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has once again sparked a controversy after he claimed that the grand old party\u2019s foreign policy should focus first on the neighbourhood, as he stated that he has been to Pakistan and felt at home.<\/p>\n

Pitroda, in an interview with IANS, further went on to claim that when he went to countries like Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, he never felt like he is in a foreign country; instead, these neighbouring countries always \u201cfelt like home” to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur (Congress) foreign policy, according to me, must first focus on our neighbourhood. Can we really substantially improve relationships with our neighbours?\u2026 I\u2019ve been to Pakistan, and I must tell you, I felt at home. I\u2019ve been to Bangladesh, I\u2019ve been to Nepal, and I feel at home. I don\u2019t feel like I\u2019m in a foreign country,” Pitroda was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n

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Watch: Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda says, \u201cOur foreign policy, according to me, must first focus on our neighbourhood. Can we really substantially improve relationships with our neighbours?\u2026 I\u2019ve been to Pakistan, and I must tell you, I felt at home. I\u2019ve been to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/DINq138mvW<\/a>\u2014 IANS (@ians_india) September 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

BJP Hits Back<\/h4>\n

Responding to Sam Pitroda\u2019s controversial remark, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari attacked the Congress Party, saying, \u201cno wonder UPA took no tough action against Pakistan even after 26\/11.”<\/p>\n

\u201cRahul Gandhi\u2019s blue-eyed boy & Congress Overseas chief Sam Pitroda says he \u2018felt at home\u2019 in Pakistan. No wonder UPA took no tough action against Pak even after 26\/11. Pakistan\u2019s favourite, Congress\u2019s chosen!” he wrote on a post on X, sharing Pitroda\u2019s interview clip.<\/p>\n

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Rahul Gandhi\u2019s blue-eyed boy & Congress Overseas chief Sam Pitroda says he \u2018felt at home\u2019 in Pakistan.No wonder UPA took no tough action against Pak even after 26\/11.<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2019s favourite, Congress\u2019s chosen! pic.twitter.com\/To5PEMbVQI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Pradeep Bhandari(\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0940\u092a \u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930\u0940)\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@pradip103) September 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Pitroda On George Sorors<\/h4>\n

Indian Overseas Congress chief also responded to the BJP\u2019s upped ante in its allegations of links between the Congress and the \u201canti-India” George Soros Foundation, saying, \u201cThis is all a lie.”<\/p>\n

\u201cGeorge Soros has nothing to do with the Congress party. I\u2019m telling you, I know it. I\u2019ve worked on these issues, and I\u2019ve heard people talk about it. They have no idea. They just lie. They have no clue. There is no proof,” Pitroda added.<\/p>\n

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Mahima Joshi, Sub-Editor at News18.com, works with the India and Breaking team. Covering national stories and bringing breaking news to the table are her forte. She is deeply interested in Indian politics and a…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Mahima Joshi, Sub-Editor at News18.com, works with the India and Breaking team. Covering national stories and bringing breaking news to the table are her forte. She is deeply interested in Indian politics and a… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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