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Watch | By daring Modi to debate, has Rahul put BJP on the defensive?

Watch | By daring Modi to debate, has Rahul put BJP on the defensive?

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Congress has criticised Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he has failed to effectively control the Home Ministry. The party cited incidents of infiltration and regional unrest over recent years. Congress leader Pawan Khera said the situation requires a change in leadership. Meanwhile, other politicians such as Sambit Patra and Shobha have accused Congress of spreading canards and conspiring against SIR, respectively. Earlier, Congress had hit back at Amit Shah for his ‘ghuspetiya bachao’ remark and Shah had challenged Rahul Gandhi to a debate on SIR in a special Parliament session.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Karnal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, November 5, accepted Rahul Gandhi’s debate challenge but urged the Leader of the Opposition to take up substantive issues for discussion in Parliament. Addressing a rally during the BJP’s ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ foot march in Karnal, Shah…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 4 outlets

    New Delhi, Nov 4 : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday issued an open challenge to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, asking him to come to Parliament for a debate after he demanded a public debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking a swipe at the Congress leader, Gupta invoked the…

    — The Assam Tribune

  • right · 3 outlets

    Rahul Gandhi held an 'Insaaf Rally' in Sangrur, where he criticized the Aam Aadmi Party's governance in Punjab. He questioned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's effectiveness in combating drug abuse, emphasizing that Punjab needs a state-focused government. Gandhi recalled his concern for slain singer…

    — The Economic Times

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On Capital Beat, political commentator Sunil Prabhu and Congress spokesperson Anshul Trivedi examine the political significance of the challenge and its impact

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Watch | By daring Modi to debate, has Rahul put BJP on the defensive?

On Capital Beat, political commentator Sunil Prabhu and Congress spokesperson Anshul Trivedi examine the political significance of the challenge and its impact

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Unable to handle Home Ministry: Congress leader Pawan Khera takes a dig at Amit Shah

Congress has called out the Home Minister Amit Shah for his failure to effectively control the ministry. The party highlighted several incidents, including infiltration and regional unrest, over the past years. Pawan Khera expressed that the ongoing situation requires a change in leadership. He…

India TV Right Independent News Service

'Come face-to-face': Amit Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi to debate in Parliament, warns of 'fitting reply'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (November 5) challenged the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take up his concerns in Parliament, saying the government is ready to convene a special session to debate the issues raised by the Opposition.

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