Shuminder Pal Singh Matharu, who runs a workshop near Piareana flyover in Punjab where PM Narendra Modi's convoy was stopped by protesters, said "Now, everyone googles Piareana". He added, "No dharnas took place at this flyover earlier." Meanwhile, Pappu Mistri, who runs a puncture shop near the flyover, said, "I keep hearing the name Piareana on television."