Kiren Rijiju · Ellipses

Union minister Kiren Rijiju has responded to Rahul Gandhi's dare for a public debate with PM Modi, saying the Centre's next goal is to finish off the 'dimagi Naxals'.

Rijiju recalled Manmohan Singh once calling Left-wing extremism the top internal security danger facing India, and told Gandhi to credit Modi for going after the armed Maoists.

JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha called the challenge absurd and accused Gandhi of dodging House debates. Gandhi, speaking to CRPF personnel in Bastar, said the PM should set the time for the debate.

'Next target is to finish Dimagi Naxals': Kiren Rijiju counters Rahul Gandhi over open debate dare to PM Modi

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Telangana BJP spokesperson NV Subhash has backed Union minister Kiren Rijiju's suggestions for Rahul Gandhi. He wants Gandhi to stay in India longer, understand farmers' problems, and raise issues in Parliament more productively.

Subhash also criticised Gandhi's foreign trips, saying he treats national issues too lightly after holidays. He added that Gandhi should respect elders, including those in his own party.

Rijiju posted the suggestions on X on Thursday, shortly after Gandhi renewed his challenge to Modi for a debate.

"Spend more time constructively in Parliament rather than coming into the streets of Delh": BJP leader NV Subhash