Congress supporters from Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh on Monday protested against Rishi Kapoor's tweet where he spoke against naming of roadways, airports and railway stations after the Gandhi family - by naming a toilet after him.

A Sulabh toilet in Shivaji Park was named after the seasoned Bollywood actor.

Protesters said that the naming of the Gandhi family is justified as the country prospered after achieving freedom due to them. Kapoor had taken to Twitter on May 17 and questioned the christening of important places after Gandhi family members. He said that such important places should be named after Bollywood actors and sport heroes.

Change Gandhi family assets named by Congress.Bandra/Worli Sea Link to Lata Mangeshkar or JRD Tata link road. Baap ka maal samjh rakha tha ? — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 17, 2016

If roads in Delhi can be changed why not Congress assets/property ke naam? Was in Chandigarh wahan bhi Rajeev Gandhi assets? Socho? Why? — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 17, 2016

We must name important assets of the country who have contributed to society. Har cheez Gandhi ke naam? I don't agree. Sochna log! May 17, 2016

Film City should be named Dilip Kumar,Dev Anand,Ashok Kumar ya Amitabh Bachchan ke naam? Rajeev Gandhi udyog Kya hota hai? Socho doston! — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 17, 2016

Imagine Mohamad Rafi Mukesh Manna Dey Kishore Kumar venues on their name like in our country. Just a suggestion — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 17, 2016

Why Indira G airport International ? Why not Mahatma Gandhi or Bhagat Singh Ambedkar or on my name Rishi Kapoor. As superficial! What say? — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 17, 2016

Raj Kapoor has made India proud over the years all over even after his death. Certainly more than What has been perceived by politics. — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 17, 2016

The comments by Kapoor raked up a huge controversy. Congress supporters staged a protest outside his house on Wednesday, while Anupam Kher came out in his support and said, "You need courage to say it". On the other hand, Maharashtra MLA Eknath Shinde refused to comment on the issue.

However, none of this deterred the actor, who stuck to his opinion.

Thank you all for your unprecedented unconditional support,love and solidarity for what I said. Mera Bharat Mahaan! — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 18, 2016

Thank you, thank you world over! Your reaction coming is unprecedented. I meant it from my heart and you know it. And I know you know it! — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 18, 2016