BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticised Congress leader Ajoy Kumar for referring to Sikkim as a neighbouring country, alleging Congress wants "tukde tukde" of Bharat. "He has insulted not just Sikkim but the entire Northeast," Poonawalla said, blaming Congress for always being against the region. He further alleged Congress hates the idea of a united India, calling the mindset "Jinnahwadi".