Read my book instead of questioning capabilities: Pitroda to Odisha BJP on WannaCry issue

Chinmayee Dash Published On : May 20, 2017 at 4:33 PM

Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhubaneswar, May 20:

Odisha government’s Technical Advisor Sam Pitroda broke his silence on criticism by state unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over WannaCry ransomware that continues to affect computers across the globe.

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Reacting to Odisha BJP on his absence during WannaCry attack in the State, Pitroda suggested the saffron party to read his autobiography ‘Dreaming Big: My Journey to Connect India’ instead of questioning his capability.

To educate yourself @BJP4Odisha I recommend that you read my recent Biography Dreaming Big:My Journey2Connect India https://t.co/yQlAEqbESy

— Sam Pitroda (@sampitroda) May 19, 2017

In a counter attack, India’s telecom inventor and policy maker Pitroda took to microblogging site Twitter to give a befitting reply in a series of tweets.

He said that domain experts are required to address the WannaCry attack and cyber security related issues.

Regarding #WannaCry I have little to add. Cyber Security related issues are serious matters world over and need domain experts.

— Sam Pitroda (@sampitroda) May 19, 2017

Hitting out at the saffron party over its comments, he said that he did not need advice from any political party for his work and responsibilities.

My role and responsibilities are very clear to me and I take it seriously for the people of #Odisha

— Sam Pitroda (@sampitroda) May 19, 2017

At 75 with 50 years of experience, I do not need advice from you @bjp4Odisha on what and how to execute.

— Sam Pitroda (@sampitroda) May 19, 2017

At 75 nor do I need salary, titles, privilege and perks of any type. Titles do not matter to me.

— Sam Pitroda (@sampitroda) May 19, 2017

He clarified that he joined as the Technical Advisor to Odisha government because of his love for and respect for Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and his birth place Odisha.

I agreed to help #Odisha because of my love and respect for the Hon’ble CM @Naveen_Odisha and the people of #Odisha – my birth place…

— Sam Pitroda (@sampitroda) May 19, 2017

I do not understand how One Rupee Salary is considered a hoax by you all. Does it mean that taking salary is not a hoax ??

— Sam Pitroda (@sampitroda) May 19, 2017

The tweets came two days after BJP criticised Pitroda and questioned his appointment as the Technical Advisor to Odisha government amidst WannaCry ransomware attack reported at various places in Odisha.

The party sought his dismissal from the post questioning his whereabouts during such critical hour.

Few days ago, the BJP had staged protest demanding removal of Pitroda from his post as the Technical Advisor for his alleged involvement in National Herald scam.