Rahul Gandhi Challenges PM Modi to Open Debate, Raises Questions Over US Deal and Adani Case

# Rahul Gandhi Challenges PM Modi to Open Debate, Raises Questions Over US Deal, Adani Case and Foreign Links **New Delhi | November 5, 2026** **Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open public debate, raising questions about alleged foreign connections, the India-US deal, the Adani case and the Jeffrey Epstein controversy.** In a video message shared on social media platform X on November 3, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to choose any venue or platform for a face-to-face debate. Gandhi said 24 hours had passed since his initial challenge and urged the Prime Minister to participate in an open discussion about allegations that the Opposition was anti-national. ### Rahul Gandhi Proposes Public Debate In his video message, Gandhi questioned who should be considered anti-national and asked who had connections with foreign forces. He proposed that the debate take place in the presence of the media and young people from across the country. He also said Modi could choose the venue and appoint anyone as a judge or moderator. Gandhi even suggested RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as a possible judge for the proposed discussion. ### US Deal, Adani Case and Epstein Matter The Congress leader also listed several issues he wanted to discuss during the proposed debate. These included questions about India's financial system, the circumstances surrounding the India-US deal, the speed at which the agreement was finalised and whether the Cabinet was informed about the decision. He also raised questions concerning the Adani case and the Jeffrey Epstein matter. These were questions and allegations raised by Gandhi, not independently established findings. ### Rahul Gandhi Mentions 45 Defamation Cases During the video message, Gandhi referred to what he described as approximately 45 defamation cases filed against him over different matters. He challenged the Prime Minister to take legal action over his allegations concerning foreign connections, saying that the issue could also be discussed openly. He concluded his message by extending Diwali greetings to the Prime Minister and repeating his call for a public debate. ### Government's Response Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Gandhi's challenge by saying that Parliament was already the appropriate platform for such a debate. She questioned why Gandhi was asking for a separate venue when he serves as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. She also urged him to present specific allegations supported by evidence and remain present to hear the government's response. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also criticised Gandhi's remarks, saying that high-level debates should take place between mature people. ### What Happens Next? Rahul Gandhi's challenge has brought several political and policy-related issues into the public discussion. However, the proposed face-to-face debate between Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not been confirmed in the reports reviewed for this article. Whether such a debate takes place remains to be seen. For now, the exchange highlights continuing political disagreements over national security, foreign relations, economic decisions and parliamentary accountability. **Parbijul News | India** *This report distinguishes between political allegations, public statements and responses from government representatives.*