The Congress and Samajwadi Party rejected these claims. The debate intensified with accusations regarding the defence of constitutional values and the issue of statue vandalism.
Prime Minister Modi accuses opposition of misusing constitution and democracy in political dispute
At the India Today Bharat Agriculture Conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused opposition leaders of treating the Constitution and democratic institutions as their personal property. He referenced an economic ranking during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, alleging efforts by the Congress-led government to undermine Gujarat's position.

