BJP leader and former Bihar Minister Giriraj Singh has said that all those opposed to Narendra Modi should go to Pakistan as they have no place in India. Giriraj who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Nawada in Bihar, accused Modi's opponents of acting on behalf of Pakistan. He said this at an election rally at Mohanpur Haat Maidan near the temple town of Deogarh in Bihar.

The election commission is likely to examine if Singh's statements are a violation of the poll code for being intimidatory and communally charged. State Chief electoral officer R Lakshmanan said the statement is controversial and needs to be examined. He said suo moto action can be after the Election Commission examines the statement.

Reacting to his remarks, Janata Dal (U) leader and water resources minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary said the threat was directed against Muslims and is an attempt to create communal discord. Congress leader Prem Chandra Mishra said his party would move the Commission against Giriraj Singh. He said a case of treason should be instituted against the BJP leader.