Rahul Gandhi Alleges Phone Tapping By Prime Minister During Social Media Chat

Rahul Gandhi claimed on Friday that his mobile device is under surveillance by the head of government. During a live interaction on a popular photo-sharing platform, the senior politician stated that proof of this surveillance exists inside his device. He also asserted that he possesses extra details about the alleged monitoring.

Debate Challenge

Gandhi proposed a direct, face-to-face discussion to settle various disputes. He suggested that business tycoon Gautam Adani or ideological chief Mohan Bhagwat could act as the moderator for this meeting. He maintained that such a format would show who serves foreign interests and who engages in harmful activities. He further claimed the prime minister would lose office following this exchange. He explained that he prefers this format because his microphone is often turned off in Parliament, preventing him from addressing subjects like agricultural laws, election fraud, foreign territory issues, a specific military memoir, and global controversies. Previously, he asserted it would take very little time to prove serious accusations against the prime minister.

Ruling Party Response

Ruling party figures previously dismissed the challenge, stating the opposition figure avoids discussions inside the legislature. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pointed out that a proper forum already exists in Parliament, urging him to act with greater responsibility in his official parliamentary role.

Context

Direct political challenges and public accusations between opposing leaders are a common feature of the Indian political landscape. Tensions often run high regarding surveillance allegations and parliamentary procedures. Such disputes frequently spill over from legislative floors onto digital and public platforms.