Sam Pitroda is not just any other pro-Congress technocrat. He was associated with Rajiv Gandhi and has been an advisor to Rahul Gandhi for many years. He is the Indian Overseas Congress Chief. Sam has on Friday spoken of the Pulwama terrorist attack and India's strong response to it.

"I don’t know much about the attacks. They happen all the time. An attack happened in Mumbai also. We could have then reacted and just sent our planes but that is not the right approach. In my opinion, that’s not how you deal with the world," Sam said in an interview to ANI.

Narendra Modi has taken the opportunity to blast Rahul Gandhi and the Congress by playing up Sam's irresponsible statements. "The most trusted advisor and guide of the Congress President has kick-started the Pakistan National Day celebrations on behalf of the Congress, ironically by demeaning India’s armed forces.

Shame! The loyal courtier of Congress’ royal dynasty admits what the nation already knew - Congress was unwilling to respond to forces of terror. This is a New India - we will answer terrorists in a language they understand and with interest!" he Prime Minister today said.