The BJP on Monday hit out at the Congress after its leader Priyank Kharge called Narendra Modi "nalayak", with ruling party president J P Nadda saying opposition leaders have been using such language against the prime minister to "please" their masters, a reference to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.

Speaking to reporters, Nadda said the Congress is going through "mental bankruptcy" and its leaders have been following the Gandhi family in using derogatory language against the prime minister. "They are doing so to please their senior leaders."