Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Piyush Goyal blasted Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, for his 'racial' remarks, describing the Congress as "directionless." Goyal criticised Pitroda's recent remarks, claiming that the Congress lacks leadership and is resorting to divisive sentiments as its political influence declines. He projected a large decline in Congress seats over past elections, reported ANI. 

Speaking to the news agency, Piyush Goyal said, "Congress is directionless. They cannot do anything except break the country. They neither have a leader nor leadership. This time Congress will be left with half the seats as compared to last time. In such a situation, it has nothing else to do except give such controversial statements."