Comedian Pulkit Mani cancelled scheduled shows in Noida, Lucknow and Kanpur after backlash over his mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Rahul Gandhi event in Indore. Mani cited "unforeseen circumstances" for Noida and alleged repeated threats for Lucknow and Kanpur. The act, which included Modi mannerisms and references to Galgotias University and a coin trick, drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders.