Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Gandhi vs. Shah: Historical Debate in Parliament
In Parliament, Rahul Gandhi and Amit Shah had a big argument.
Rahul said Amit was not answering his questions about making elections fair.
He said the government is not being open about voter lists and the machines that count votes.
Rahul also said the government is trying to control institutions that should be independent.
Amit Shah said the Opposition is worried because they can't win elections fairly.
Later, they had a meeting to pick new people for important jobs.
Rahul disagreed with the names suggested by the government and wrote down his objections.
PM Modi praised Amit Shah's speech, saying he exposed the Opposition's lies.
Amit Shah also talked about history, saying that Jawaharlal Nehru became India's first PM in a way that was not fair to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Mahatma Gandhi preferred Nehru because he thought Nehru was better at talking to the British and was known around the world.
Rahul Gandhi called Amit Shah's response in Lok Sabha defensive and evasive.
Gandhi accused Shah of not addressing issues like transparent voter lists and EVM architecture.
Congress leaders staged a walkout during the debate on electoral reforms.
Amit Shah accused the Opposition of worrying about losing elections fairly and defended the electoral process.
Rahul Gandhi submitted a dissent note in the PM-led selection panel meeting for information commissioners.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, PM Modi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mahatma Gandhi
- What
- Heated exchange in Lok Sabha and historical debate on Nehru's elevation as PM
- When
- Wednesday, during the winter session of Parliament, December 11, 2025; 1946 Congress presidential election
- Where
- Lok Sabha and PM’s chamber in the Parliament, New Delhi; Historical context in India's Independence-era politics
- Why
- Debate on electoral reforms, selection of information commissioners, historical political decisions
- Event
- Heated exchange in Lok Sabha and historical debate on Nehru's elevation
- Main Issue
- Electoral transparency and historical political decisions
- Rahul Gandhi's Claims
- Amit Shah's response was defensive, government undermining institutional autonomy
- Amit Shah's Response
- Accused Opposition of worrying about losing elections, defended electoral process
- Congress' Actions
- Staged a walkout from Lok Sabha, submitted dissent note in selection panel meeting
- Congress' Demands
- Transparent voter lists, EVM architecture, removal of CJI from EC selection process
- PM Modi's Comment
- Lauded Amit Shah's speech as outstanding, exposing opposition's lies
- Meeting Details
- PM-led panel met to select new CIC and eight information commissioners
- Historical Context
- 1946 Congress presidential election that led to Nehru becoming PM
- Gandhi's Preference
- Nehru over Patel for PM due to his negotiation skills and international recognition
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