The BJP claimed that the current Congress is not the "original" one but "Italian Congress" 

 BJP chief JP Nadda has said that the Congress should expel Rahul Gandhi from the party. 

Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi has said that Congress is the only party which can bring down the BJP

In Meghalaya, four MLAs, including two from the state's ruling National People's Party, joined the BJP.

Home Minister Amit Shah has alleged that the Congress has raised the issue of India-China face-off to avoid the question of FCRA violation by RGF.

Bihar CM and Janata Dal (United) chief  Nitish Kumar has said if the majority of political parties opposed to the BJP come together.