Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole drew criticism for comparing Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram, stating Gandhi is working for the vulnerable like Lord Ram. The BJP labeled Patole a sycophant, while the Maharashtra Assembly speaker called the remarks unfortunate and urged the public to teach him a lesson. Other political figures, including an NCP MP and a religious leader, also condemned the comparison as irresponsible and sycophantic. This is not the first time Patole has made such an analogy.