Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for its handling of constitutional matters, particularly its treatment of Muslim women and the Shah Bano case. He accused the Congress of neglecting the Constitution during its long rule and highlighted his government's efforts to uphold it, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. Modi defended his decision to abolish instant triple talaq, citing concerns for Muslim women's security, and criticized the Congress for its historical stance on the Ram Temple issue and Article 370.