The BJP on Sunday, November 1, accused Rahul Gandhi of rubbing salt in the wounds of the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots

BJP MP Sambit Patra said the rally, held over allegations of 'vote chori' against the Election Commission, had failed to draw the crowds promised by Congress leaders. He cited visuals of the venue to claim that large portions of the ground remained vacant despite INDIA bloc leaders projecting an attendance of over 10 lakh people.