Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has escalated his criticism against the Election Commission of India (ECI) during the Bihar Bandh protest, warning that "the law will not spare you" and labeling the Chief Election Commissioner as "BJP-nominated." This confrontation follows a series of contentious remarks by Gandhi targeting constitutional bodies, including prior warnings to the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Ind criticized Gandhi's comments, asserting that threatening the Election Commission, a constitutional entity, reflects an "emergency mindset." Meanwhile, in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Rahul Gandhi of encouraging encroachers to occupy forest land, citing a violent incident where a mob attacked police and forest personnel during an attempted encroachment of the Paikan Reserve. Sarma further labeled Gandhi a "foreign element," alleging connections to George Soros and questioning his international travels. BJP representatives condemned Gandhi's remarks against Sarma, emphasizing the Chief Minister's legitimacy through the people's mandate. The political tensions have intensified with BJP accusing Gandhi of undermining democracy and the Election Commission, while Gandhi's supporters argue that cases are being filed against him as a consequence of his outspoken stance. An X poll indicated that 72% of respondents agreed with the view that Gandhi's attacks on the Election Commission are driven by desperation. These developments highlight escalating political confrontations ahead of upcoming elections in Bihar and ongoing disputes in Assam.