The BJP accused the Congress of nurturing Emergency-era ideologies, pointing to Rahul Gandhi's Bihar protest against the Election Commission's actions. BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized Congress for targeting Shashi Tharoor's anti-Emergency stance. The political rift sheds light on the deep-seated ideological differences in Indian politics. The clash underscores the ongoing struggle between the two major parties, revealing contrasting views on essential democratic principles.