Ameesha Patel, who was canvassing in Bihar for candidate Prakash Chandra, has accused him of mistreating her. The actor alleged that the trip was "a nightmare" and that he "threatened her and team members." Chandra is contesting from the Obra assembly constituency. Patel has reportedly said that she "was scared for her safety."

In an interview with India Today, Ameesha Patel shared, "I was so scared for my life and for the team of people that were with me that I had no choice but to quietly play along till I safely reached Bombay."