Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticized the BJP over derogatory remarks made by its leaders, including calling Rahul Gandhi a terrorist. He urged the BJP to apologize and restrain members from using such language.

A case was registered against BJP MP Anil Bonde here on Wednesday over his controversial remark that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "tongue should be singed," police said. The Rajya Sabha member, however,

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah, and RSS-BJP leadership of orchestrating a campaign to incite violence against Rahul Gandhi. She described BJP's remarks as a coordinated effort to silence dissent and criticized the lack of intervention from top BJP leaders.

The protest, led by the state Congress president Ajay Rai, also saw participants raising slogans against the state government over the deteriorating law and order situation.

Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila on September 18 slammed the BJP for Union Minister Ravneet Bittu’s terrorist remark and claimed that the party is scared that Rahul Gandhi is winning the hearts of India’s people.

BJP MP Anil Bonde criticised Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the reservation system, suggesting his tongue should be singed. This comes after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad offered a reward for chopping off Gandhi’s tongue.

Congress Rajya Sabha MP asserted that if there is any lapse in the security of LoP Rahul Gandhi then the Indian government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah would be responsible for it.