India, Sept. 20 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks and on-stage mimicry aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Opposition party's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Indore on Saturday.

Gandhi appeared on stage with stand-up comic Pulkit Mani, where the two exchanged lines and gestures that were widely interpreted as a mockery of the prime minister.

Gandhi also mimicked PM Modi's voice while speaking about the government's diplomatic approach.

'Insult to women': BJP hits back

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan accused Gandhi of insulting women by mocking what he described as a "frail mother".

Kesavan also linked the controversy to the Congress's performance in studen...