"Rahul Gandhi Responds to Amit Shah on SIR Allegations"
Shah accused the Opposition of “spreading lies on SIR for months,” sparking immediate reactions from congress MPs.
During his speech, Rahul gandhi interrupted Shah, leading to heated exchanges on the floor of the House.
Shah Blames Opposition for Misleading the Public
Shah claimed the Opposition was deliberately misleading citizens on SIR.
He emphadata-sized that all matters related to SIR fall under the jurisdiction of the election Commission, not the government.
Shah highlighted that it was not appropriate for the house to discuss an issue for which the government is not responsible.
He posed a rhetorical question, “If questions are raised here, who will answer them?” to stress the limitations of parliamentary debate on the matter.
Context of the Discussion: Electoral Reforms
The confrontation occurred during a broader discussion on electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha.
Shah noted that while the government was willing to debate, the Opposition was insisting on discussing SIR, a topic outside the House’s purview.
He clarified that once the focus shifted to general electoral reforms, the government agreed to a discussion, maintaining procedural propriety.
Congress Pushes for Debate on Alleged Irregularities
Rahul gandhi challenged Shah to hold a discussion on his recent press conference, where he alleged irregularities in voter rolls.
This challenge highlighted the opposition’s insistence on accountability regarding electoral processes.
Shah firmly pushed back, stating that no one could dictate the sequence or substance of his remarks, turning the interaction into a confrontation.
Tense Face-Off in the Lok Sabha
The exchanges illustrated rising tensions between the ruling party and the opposition.
Both sides maintained their stance: Shah defending procedural limits and government responsibility, gandhi pushing for transparency on alleged electoral issues.