Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole ignited controversy by referring to the BJP as "kutta" (dog) during an Akola rally, prompting strong criticism from the BJP, who deemed it a sign of the Congress's frustration ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Akola: Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has stirred controversy with a purported "dog" jibe against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticising its alleged treatment of the OBC community in the Akola district of the State, which is heading to Assembly polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday slammed the Congress over its Maharashtra unit chief Nana Patole's 'dog' remark, saying such comments show Maha Vikas Aghadi's dejection over impending defeat in the assembly election.