Former Union Minister P Chidambaram accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of damaging the constitution, stating that the party was attempting to destroy the federal structure of India. Chidambaram, a senior Congress leader, made these remarks during a virtual event organized by the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee. He criticized the BJP for trying to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states and for interfering in the state’s authority. Chidambaram also accused the BJP of undermining the principles of federalism by concentrating power in the hands of the Prime Minister’s Office. He highlighted the importance of preserving the constitution and urged the people to protect it from being eroded by the ruling party. Chidambaram’s comments come amidst a growing political tension between the Congress and the BJP in Tamil Nadu, with both parties gearing up for the upcoming assembly elections. The veteran politician has been vocal in his criticism of the BJP government at the center, accusing it of authoritarian tendencies and a disregard for democratic norms. The BJP, on the other hand, has dismissed these allegations and defended its policies as being in the best interest of the country. As the political landscape heats up in Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram’s comments are likely to fuel further debate and discussion on the state of democracy and federalism in India.