BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized the Indian National Congress, dubbing it the "Islamabad National Congress" after an alleged incorrect rendition of India's national anthem at a party event in Kerala. Poonawalla claimed this incident, along with past occurrences, reflects a pattern of disrespect towards national symbols by the Congress. He further alleged that the party's leadership is influenced by foreign forces and questions Indian institutions, leading to repeated mistakes with national songs.