Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing up the emergency, questioning the government's rule tactics and accusing Modi of trying to break the Constitution. Another Congress leader, Jairam Ramesh, slammed PM Modi on social media, emphasising the importance of consensus and discussion over confrontation and disruption. PM Modi defended his remarks on the emergency, urging the nation to uphold democracy and protect the Constitution's values.
