In the lead-up to the Madhya Pradesh polls, Congress likened its state president Kamal Nath and senior leader Digvijaya Singh to Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra's iconic roles 'Jai' and 'Veeru' in the movie 'Sholay.' Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala used the analogy to emphasize their strong bond and unity, challenging the BJP. The BJP responded by calling them "jail escapees" and alleging deceit. Both Nath and Singh have faced recent controversies related to ticket distribution but maintained a united front for the upcoming elections on November 17.