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Shah challenged Rahul to debate: Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to hold a parliamentary debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Shah urged Gandhi to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament for the discussion.
Shah said the opposition should bring its concerns directly to Parliament.
He also indicated that the government remained willing to discuss the SIR exercise during a special session.
The challenge comes amid growing political tensions over the electoral roll revision process.
The Congress and other opposition parties have raised questions about the exercise and its potential impact on voters.
Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls for Parliamentary Debate
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also urged the Congress to participate in a parliamentary discussion.
Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of electoral roll accuracy and citizenship-related issues.
He said Parliament should provide a platform to discuss these concerns.
The government’s position signals its willingness to engage with the opposition on the controversial issue.
However, the proposed discussion could also intensify the political confrontation between the ruling NDA and opposition parties.
SIR Becomes a Major Political Flashpoint
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has emerged as a significant political issue.
The exercise aims to review and update voter lists.
While the government emphasises electoral roll accuracy, opposition parties have questioned aspects of the process.
The debate also involves concerns about voter inclusion, possible deletions and citizenship-related matters.
Shah’s challenge has now put the spotlight on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress.
The opposition must decide whether to take up the government’s challenge in Parliament.
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