Former Union Minister P Chidambaram accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of damaging the constitution during a virtual event organized by the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee. Chidambaram criticized the BJP for allegedly undermining the values enshrined in the constitution and claimed that the ruling party was eroding the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He highlighted the importance of upholding the constitution and warned against any attempts to weaken its foundations. The veteran Congress leader also took aim at the BJP-led government over a range of issues, including the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of the economy. Chidambaram’s comments come amid heightened political tensions in India, with the opposition parties accusing the BJP of authoritarian tendencies and centralization of power. The virtual event saw participation from several Congress leaders and workers, who echoed Chidambaram’s concerns about the state of democracy in the country. The BJP has yet to respond to Chidambaram’s remarks, but the criticism is likely to deepen the political divide in India ahead of key state elections. The event also served as a platform for the Congress party to rally support and galvanize its base in Tamil Nadu, where it faces a tough challenge from the BJP and other regional parties. With political rhetoric heating up, the stage is set for a fierce battle of ideologies in the run-up to the elections.