Jharkhand Health Minister and Congress leader Irfan Ansari has triggered a political controversy after claiming that 40 lakh youths are ready to take to the streets and are awaiting Rahul Gandhi's signal. Ansari said Gandhi had so far held them back and warned that the situation in India could become worse than Bangladesh and Nepal. The BJP has strongly criticised the remarks, accusing Congress of encouraging unrest and demanding action. The controversy has also intensified questions over Rahul Gandhi's position.