'24 Hours Have Passed, Daro Mat' — Rahul Gandhi Renews Open Debate Challenge To PM Modi, Says Choose Any Venue, Put Mohan Bhagwat As Judge — Amit Shah Hits Back: Govt Ready For Special Session

 A day after challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday renewed his call for a discussion on allegations of foreign influence, the country's financial system among other issues. Gandhi asked PM Modi to choose any venue for the open debate.

Shortly after his call, Union home minister Amit Shah reiterated that the government was ready to discuss every issue in Parliament and challenged the Congress leader to take part.

Timeline:

Nov 2: Rahul posts video accusing PM of becoming/remaining PM via foreign help, financial system foreign controlled, social media backing. Challenges any stage any time.

Nov 2 Evening: Shah responds Hyderabad — says govt ready to discuss SIR (Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls), EVMs, illegal immigration, calls for special session.

 Nov 3 Noon:Rahul renews  says 24 hrs passed, no response, dares again, suggests RSS chief as moderator acceptable.

Nov 3 Evening: Shah Raipur  slams mock parliament, says Congress made mockery of real Parliament, supports Naxal Jantana Sarkar parallel govt in Bastar, says govt ready for any issue including SIR, EVMs, Naxalism, infiltrators. “You have brought Parliament to a standstill, held it hostage.”

 Congress says questions on US deal timing, Cabinet consultation, closure of corporate investigations need open public debate, not just Parliament. BJP says proper constitutional forum is Parliament, LoP should participate not roam with Constitution copy.