BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticised the Opposition’s I.N.D.I.A bloc over DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran’s remark against migrants from UP and Bihar. Poonawalla said that playing divide and rule card is DNA of I.N.D.I.A bloc. He added, "First Rahul Gandhi insulted north Indian voters, then Revanth Reddy abused Bihar DNA." Poonawalla also questioned stand of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on issue.