# Amit Shah offers debate, Rahul Gandhi demands resignation

2026-08-12T20:57:12+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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Home Minister Amit Shah has challenged the Opposition to a debate in Parliament, saying the government is ready to answer all questions. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has refused, insisting Shah must resign first. The exchange marks the final day of the Monsoon Session, which has been largely disrupted by the standoff. Shah's 'ask me anything' dare was met with Gandhi's statement that the Opposition is not interested in the Home Minister's explanation. The Congress has accused the government of avoiding accountability, while the BJP claims the Opposition is using the resignation demand to dodge a direct debate. The session has seen repeated adjournments with no substantive discussion on the issues that triggered the impasse.

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- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/shows/opposition-and-government-clash-over-paper-leak-and-police-violence-in-parliament-video-155602615>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/newshour/amit-shah-challenges-opposition-to-debate-in-parliament-video-155602393>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/india-upfront/rahul-gandhi-demands-accountability-home-minister-amit-shah-parliament-video-155601933>

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