SIR Row: Pralhad Joshi Challenges Rahul Gandhi, Calls for Debate in Parliament

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has accused Rahul Gandhi of sharing misleading videos on SIR and backed Amit Shah’s demand for a special parliamentary session to discuss alleged irregularities.

By All India Story

7 Nov 2026, 10:02 AM IST 2 min read

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid the political debate over the Special Intensive Revision exercise. — Pralhad Joshi has challenged Rahul Gandhi to discuss the SIR issue and alleged irregularities in Parliament.

The SIR controversy involving Rahul Gandhi has intensified after Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused the Congress leader of circulating misleading videos related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Joshi questioned Gandhi’s understanding of democracy and urged him to raise concerns about alleged irregularities through a parliamentary debate.

The minister's remarks have added to the political disagreement surrounding the electoral roll revision exercise, with opposition concerns and the government's response becoming subjects of debate.

Joshi challenged Gandhi to discuss the allegations in Parliament rather than rely on videos and public statements. He also supported Union Home Minister Amit Shah's call for a special parliamentary session to address the SIR issue.

Amit Shah's Call for Special Parliament Session

The demand for a special session has brought the question of parliamentary discussion into focus. Supporters of the proposal have called for allegations surrounding SIR to be addressed through formal debate.

However, the practical possibility of holding an additional session remains uncertain, particularly with the regular winter session already scheduled for November.

The timing and format of any special discussion have not been established in the information available.

SIR Debate Adds to Political Tensions

The disagreement highlights the continuing political contest over the electoral roll revision process. While opposition concerns have focused on alleged irregularities, Joshi has challenged Rahul Gandhi to present and debate those concerns in Parliament.

A parliamentary discussion could provide an opportunity for representatives to raise questions about the process and seek responses from the government.

For now, the debate over SIR, the allegations exchanged between political leaders and the possibility of a special session remain central to the latest political developments.

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