India, Nov. 27 -- BJP MP Sambit Patra on Thursday took a veiled swipe at the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, claiming Karnataka is witnessing a political tussle resembling a "Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri" contest.

His remarks come amid the ongoing infighting in the Karnataka Congress over the chief minister's post, with speculation growing after the state government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year tenure on November 20.

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Patra alleged that Rahul Gandhi is "unfit" for political leadership and accused him of making overseas statements that, in his view, harm India's interests. He urged people to remain wary of the Congress, according to ANI.

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