BJP MP Varun Gandhi said in Sultanpur, "You don't need to fear from anyone. I am Sanjay Gandhi's son." Referring to BSP candidate and his brother called 'Sonu' and 'Monu', Varun said, "People should be afraid of God...not some Monu or Tonu...I get such people to untie my shoelaces." Gandhi reportedly claimed villagers were being beaten up by the brothers.