Amit Shah Tells Rahul Gandhi to Take His Debate to Parliament
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah pushed back against Rahul Gandhi’s call for a public debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, telling the Congress leader to bring it to Parliament instead, while also attacking Congress over demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to Rahul Gandhi's recent invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a public debate by telling the opposition leader to move the argument into Parliament, where democratic scrutiny should happen rather than in choreographed spectacle. Speaking at a rally in Karnal, Haryana, Shah said, "I want to challenge Rahul Gandhi directly. You challenge PM Modi for a discussion? If you want a discussion, simply write a letter to PM Modi. We are ready to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the SIR exercise...Come and debate in Parliament."
Shah referred to Gandhi's November 3 post on X, in which the Congress leader sought a debate over accusations of anti-national activities and alleged foreign connections. The minister also lashed out at Congress for demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, insisting that the party has lost elections repeatedly despite any Special Intensive Revision (SIR) measures in 2014, 2019 and 2024.
He added that BJP supporters would give a "fitting reply" if Gandhi continues organizing street rallies, and claimed that public sentiment has repeatedly rejected Congress, pointing to the low attendance at a recent gathering in Delhi. Shah concluded by saying that as Leader of the Opposition, Gandhi should disclose details of his foreign visits, stating, "People have the right to know."