Congress leader Acharya Pramod claimed that some Congress leaders hate Lord Ram and that these leaders also hate the word "Hindu". He further said, "[These leaders] want to insult 'gurus' of [Hinduism]. They don't like [to see a] Hindu religion 'guru' in the party." Criticising Opposition alliance, he said, "I think there is no such thing as I.N.D.I.A bloc left."