Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of tapping his phone, reiterates debate challenge
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of tapping his phone, claiming he had evidence against the Prime Minister stored on the device.
During an interactive session on Instagram, Gandhi held up his phone and said, "The proof is in this phone, and the PM knows it since he taps my phone."
During the 'Ask Me' session, Gandhi also reiterated his challenge to Modi for a one-on-one public debate on issues including electoral processes, foreign influence and national security.
He said a direct debate would settle questions about who was foreign-controlled and who was anti-national. Friday's remarks marked the seventh time in 12 days that the Congress leader had publicly challenged the Prime Minister to a debate.
Gandhi had previously alleged that his phone and those of several other politicians were targeted using Pegasus spyware. In 2023, he claimed that intelligence officers had warned him that his phone conversations were being recorded.
The Centre had rejected the allegations.
BJP leaders have repeatedly dismissed Gandhi's debate challenges, accusing him of avoiding substantive discussions in Parliament.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had earlier questioned why Rahul Gandhi was asking the Prime Minister to choose a venue when Parliament was already available for discussion.