Rahul Gandhi ‘habitual liar’: BJP on Congress leader’s phone tapping allegation

The BJP has dismissed allegations by Rahul Gandhi regarding phone tapping, labeling him a 'habitual liar' who lacks evidence. This follows Gandhi's recent claims that he possesses proof of misconduct by the Prime Minister and his challenge for an open debate.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the intensifying political polarization and the use of inflammatory rhetoric between India's ruling party and the opposition.
New Delhi The BJP on Friday (December 13, 2026) hit out at the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his allegation of phone tapping, accusing him of making “absurd allegations” without evidence. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/Rahul_Gandhi/ The PM’s political career will be over if we were to debate: Rahul Gandhi storyline 1 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, hours ago, alleged that he has proof of allegations against Narendra Modi on his phone, which is being “tapped by the Prime Minister.” https://www.thehindu.com/topic/Prime_Minister_Narendra_Modi/ Mr. Gandhi also claimed that a one-on-one debate with Mr. Modi will end the Prime Minister’s political career. He challenged PM Modi for a debate in Parliament earlier in the month.
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