Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav reacted after UP minister OP Rajbhar claimed that "entire SP is sitting ready to join BJP". Taking a dig in a poetic style, Yadav said, "Dana aur gana kab tak chalega yeh afsana (How long will this story of benefits and songs continue)." SP MP Rajeev Rai also rejected Rajbhar's claim and criticised his remarks.