Rahul Gandhi Challenges Modi To SIR Debate, Shares Shah Video
· India · Times of India, NDTV, The Hindu
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, urged Home Minister Amit Shah to convince Prime Minister Narendra Modi to debate him on special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Parliament, sharing a video of Shah's contrasting remarks. Shah previously stated on December 10, 2025, that SIR discussions cannot occur inside Parliament as the matter falls under the Election Commission, an independent body. On November 5, 2026, Shah said the government was ready to call a special Parliament session to discuss SIR, inviting Rahul to engage in a responsible debate. Rahul claimed he could prove within five minutes that PM Modi was a 'deshdrohi' (traitor) during the debate.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the opposition's demand for transparency in voter roll revisions and tests the government's willingness to engage in parliamentary dialogue, potentially influencing public perception ahead of upcoming elections.
Read the original report — Times of India
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