“Top-Level Debates Are Held Between Mature People”: Rijiju Takes Dig at Rahul Gandhi's Open Debate Challenge to PM Modi
Rijiju accused Gandhi of spreading foreign-backed claims and said the exchange shows the BJP-Congress feud deepening after Modi’s remarks on anti-India forces.
- On Tuesday, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of receiving "foreign help," rejecting Gandhi's open debate challenge.
- Gandhi challenged Modi on Monday via X, claiming the Prime Minister's financial system is "fully controlled and supported" by foreigners and alleging he relies on foreign assistance to remain in power.
- Modi's Gujarat visit last week prompted him to label the opposition an "Avrodh Paksh," or obstructionist faction, alleging certain forces conspired to divide the country amid spreading rumors and instability.
- Rijiju compared Gandhi's rhetoric to "Islamic fundamentalists talking about secularism" and stated "top-level debates are done between matured people," effectively dismissing the debate request.
- The exchange deepens the ongoing political struggle between the BJP and the Congress, with both parties trading accusations regarding foreign influence and threats to India's interests.
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“Top-level debates are held between mature people”: Rijiju takes dig at Rahul Gandhi's open debate challenge to PM Modi
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his foreign-help remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likening them to “Islamic fundamentalists talking about secularism.”
'Pushing agendas of India's enemies': Rijiju hits back at Rahul Gandhi over 'open debate' challenge to PM Modi
Hitting back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his 'open debate' challenge to PM Modi, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha of pushing the agendas of the enemies of India.
‘Islamic Fundamentalists Talking About Secularism’: Rijiju's Dig At Rahul Gandhi
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi over the Congress leader's charge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi relied on “foreign help” to come to power and remain in office. Rijiju compared Gandhi's remarks to “Islamic fundamentalists talking about secularism” and accused him of pushing the agenda of India's enemies.</p> <p>Dismissing Gandhi's challenge to hold an open debate on who had received fo…
Kiren Rijiju hits back at Rahul Gandhi over challenging Modi for 'open debate', accuses him of 'pushing agendas of India's enemies'
Rijiju's response came a day after Gandhi challenged Modi to an open debate, alleging that the Prime Minister had relied on foreign assistance to secure and retain his position.
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