Union Minister and MP from Amethi, Smriti Irani addressed a rally on December 26 where she issued a stern warning to Congress and said if "they dared to harass or humiliate the BJP workers, they'll have to vacate Raebareli seat." "I want to say that the Congress should listen openly, the people of this region do not want to be harassed and if you dare to harass or humiliate the BJP workers, remember that in 2024 you will also vacate the Rae Bareli seat," said Smiri Irani at the rally.