Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party for criticising his remark made about the Sikh community during his US visit, and accused the saffron party of spreading lies.

The Congress on Wednesday filed police complaints against Bittu, two other BJP leaders and a Shinde Sena MLA for issuing threats to the Leader of the Opposition

CM Siddaramaiah criticized BJP for its leaders' controversial remarks about Rahul Gandhi, highlighting threats to his life from BJP allies. Siddaramaiah demanded criminal cases be filed against those inciting violence,

Ravneet Bittu criticised Rahul Gandhi for his comments made during a visit to the USA. He said Rahul Gandhi is not an Indian as he has spent most of his time outside. He doesn't love his country much because he goes abroad and says everything in the wrong way.

Rahul Gandhi, in a conversation during his recent visit to US, said India could think of scrapping the reservation system only if it becomes a “fair place.