UPDATED: Nov 2, 2026 17:49 ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi launched an attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the Prime Minister came to power and remains in office due to foreign assistance. In a direct challenge, Rahul Gandhi dared Prime Minister Modi to an open debate at any stage and time regarding claims over foreign backing, financial support, and social media influence.

Gandhi's remarks followed Prime Minister Modi's address where he cautioned against anti-India forces, questioned covert overseas meetings, and flagged the misuse of social media platforms to spread rumours and tarnish the image of the country. Reporting on the political standoff, correspondent Rahul Gautam noted that both sides have traded allegations over foreign interference and destabilisation, with the Congress leadership asserting that the ruling dispensation is backed by external powers, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has accused opposition forces of working with adversarial elements.

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