Rahul Gandhi alleges Modi had his phone tapped
In short
Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having his phone tapped and made the claim in public on Friday.
He also repeated his call for a one-on-one debate. The BJP said he should raise the issues in Parliament.
What the reporting says
Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having his phone tapped and said the prime minister knew about information he possessed on alleged foreign interference and anti-national activities. The Congress leader also renewed his demand for a one-on-one public debate, while the BJP asked him to raise the issues in Parliament. The remarks add to the political confrontation between the opposition and the government.
Why it matters
Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, reported by the Economic Times summary, add fresh heat to the political fight between the Congress leader and the BJP-led government. He alleged phone tapping by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tied it to claims about foreign interference and anti-national activities. The BJP pushed back by saying the matter should be taken to Parliament, while Gandhi renewed his call for a direct debate.