Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for focusing on himself instead of discussing the BJP government's work and future programs for Karnataka during his campaign. During a public meeting in Tumakuru district, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for focusing on himself rather than the issues facing Karnataka. "This election is about Karnataka's people and its future, not about you," Gandhi stated. He also challenged Modi to discuss his government's work and future plans for the state, rather than the alleged 91 instances of verbal abuse he received from the Congress. "You never speak about what you did for Karnataka," Gandhi added.