The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of demanding open debates with Prime Minister Narendra Modi while “consistently shying away from debates” in Parliament.
“The Constitution-makers of India have designated Parliament as the highest forum for debate. “MPs are sent to Parliament to debate issues, but Rahul Gandhi has consistently shied away from debates. Modi started speaking on the Manipur issue. Targeting Mr. Gandhi over the mock Parliament recently held by the Congress-led INDIA bloc, Mr. Gandhi was not the leader of the Opposition bloc. “Rahul Gandhi may organise mock debates to console himself and do whatever he wishes, as he is already making a mockery of democracy, the Constitution and Parliament. “Referring to the commitment to eradicate drugs from Punjab by a stipulated date, Rahul Gandhi had remarked that the government would not remain in power until then. It is surprising that Rahul Gandhi does not understand the strength of a firm resolve and the ability to translate it into achievement. The BJP leader cited Mr. During this period, there have been no CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] casualties,” Mr.
When the no-confidence motion was brought in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began speaking, and Rahul Gandhi walked away,” he said, alleging that the same had happened when Mr. Modi had been the unanimous leader of the National Democratic Alliance for the past 12 years, whereas Mr. Shah’s past commitment to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026. “Rahul Gandhi should listen carefully: alongside the eradication of Naxalism, a record has been set over the past 12 months, the first such achievement in the last 47 years. Earlier reporting noted: ‘Mann smelled of alcohol in Parliament by 11 am’: Rahul Gandhi launches all-out attack on AAP at Sangrur rally Chitta, Siddhu Moosewala and allegations that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reeked of alcohol in Parliament… Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched an all-out attack against Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday as he kicked off his party’s election campaign.
If a person holding the position of Leader of the Opposition says that he does not wish to participate in debates in the House, it amounts to an insult to the vision of the Constitution-makers and the basic spirit of the Constitution,” said BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi at a press briefing. Trivedi said the Leader of the Opposition should understand that Mr. His demand also amounts to making a mockery of Parliament,” he said. If he wishes to learn, he should learn from our leaders,” he said. Trivedi said. Earlier reporting noted: “Come anywhere, sit with me and debate,” he said.
Earlier reporting noted: Addressing an ‘Insaaf Rally’ here, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha also reiterated his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate on the latter’s charge that Congress is anti-national.
He also criticised Mr.
Gandhi for making “baseless remarks” against the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Punjab, in an attempt to divert attention from his own “failures”.
