Modi will not remain PM after debate with me’: Rahul renews challenge to face-off
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a one-on-one public debate, claiming it would lead to Modi's removal from office. The BJP has dismissed the challenge, suggesting Gandhi should instead debate in Parliament.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political friction and communication breakdown between the ruling party and the opposition in India.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a one-on-one public debate, claiming that the prime minister would not remain in office after such an exchange.Responding to a question during an 'Ask Me' session on Instagram about why he was insisting on a public debate when the BJP had said the discussion could take place in Parliament, Gandhi alleged that he was not allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha and that his microphone had been switched off."You did not let me talk on the farm bills, vote chori, SIR, China, on (Gen) Naravane's book, Epstein. I want a one-on-one debate.
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