Himanta Biswa Sarma Responds to Rahul Gandhi's Debate Challenge to PM Modi, Says Discussion Should Be Held in Parliament

# Himanta Biswa Sarma Responds to Rahul Gandhi's Debate Challenge to PM Modi, Says Discussion Should Be Held in Parliament **Guwahati, November 5, 2026:** Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a public debate, stating that discussions between political leaders should take place in Parliament rather than on the streets. According to a report by The Times of India, Sarma questioned why Gandhi wanted a public debate outside Parliament when the Lok Sabha provides an established platform for discussions on national issues. Sarma also referred to historical political controversies, including the Bofors scandal and the Bhopal gas tragedy, while responding to Gandhi's remarks. The exchange comes amid continuing political disagreements between the BJP and Congress over governance, electoral issues and accountability. The statements represent the political positions expressed by the two leaders and do not amount to an independently established finding about the issues discussed. **Source:** The Times of India, November 5, 2026.