Addressing a rally in Haryana, Shah said the government was not shying away from a debate in Parliament and questioned Gandhi's preference for holding discussions outside the House.

"The people of the country must decide whether the process of making laws, discussions on the nation's problems and deliberations on welfare schemes for the public will take place on the streets or in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi ji, if you are so keen on holding discussions on the streets, we have no objection," Shah said at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' march in Karnal.

"You are asking Modi ji to suggest a venue. He will come later. Instead, name any public square in Haryana, and our Yuva Morcha president will come and debate with you," he added.

Rahul Gandhi's challenge to PM Modi

Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open, face-to-face public debate, raising questions about the government's alleged foreign connections and its dealings with international powers.

The challenge, issued on November 2 and reiterated over the following days, centres on several issues, including the India-US trade deal, the Adani case, the Jeffrey Epstein controversy and India's financial system.

Gandhi has alleged that Modi became Prime Minister and continues to remain in office with foreign support. He has also questioned the circumstances surrounding the India-US trade agreement, alleging that it was finalised without adequate consultation with the Cabinet.

'Any stage, any time': Rahul Gandhi

Inviting Modi to a public debate, Gandhi said, "Any stage, any time. Come if you have the guts."

He proposed that the two leaders sit across a table in front of the media and India's youth.

Gandhi also suggested that Modi could choose the moderator or judge, even naming RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as a possible option.

Rahul's 'anti-national' remark against Modi

At a rally in Sangrur, Punjab, on November 4, Gandhi sharpened his attack on the Prime Minister, claiming he could prove within five minutes that Modi was an "anti-national".

He also alleged that US President Donald Trump exercised control over Modi, while raising questions about India's relationship with the United States.

The BJP has rejected Gandhi's allegations, with its leaders maintaining that Parliament is the appropriate forum for discussions on national issues.