Rahul Gandhi now dares PM Modi to an open debate on ‘anti-national’ charge against Opposition
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate regarding accusations of 'anti-national' rhetoric. The Congress party also criticized the government's potential plans for a special parliamentary session, citing concerns over electoral integrity and delimitation bills.
Why it matters
This highlights the deepening political polarization in India and ongoing tensions between the ruling BJP and the opposition regarding democratic processes and national discourse.
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) that 24 hours had passed, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi had yet to respond to his challenge of an open debate on the issue of labeling Opposition parties as “deshdrohis” or traitors. Rahul Gandhi now dares PM Modi to an open debate on ‘anti-national’ charge against Opposition storyline 1 Mr. Gandhi, on Monday (November 2, 2026) challenged Mr. Modi to an open debate, alleging that it was with “foreign help” that Mr. Modi became Prime Minister and continues to occupy the position. The Congress leader’s challenge came after the Prime Minister had accused the Opposition of taking foreign help to destabilise the country. Mr. Gandhi said that the PM can choose any stage he likes and appoint RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as the judge.
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