New Delhi, Sep 18 - The Congress Friday condemned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's comment that any attempt to demolish Dalit icons' statues will lead to a law and order situation, and said she 'mocks the Constitution and challenges the Supreme Court'.

'(The) Congress party would like to condemn the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's statement where she has openly, in a manner, called for civil war,' party spokesman Manish Tewari told reporters.

Tewari also said: 'Such a statement mocks the Constitution, challenges the Supreme Court and sends a message that the chief minister does not believe in rule of law.'

He said Mayawati had used a language that was tantamount to contempt of court.