Why do you run away from discussion in Parliament? Yogi Adityanath's question on Rahul Gandhi's challenge

According to an India Today report, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday sharply criticized the challenge given by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate. Questioning the intentions of the Congress leader, Adityanath stated that Parliament is the biggest platform for discussion and accused Gandhi of avoiding discussion in Parliament. Speaking at the Aaj Tak Panchayat program, he said that Parliament is the largest platform for discussion and no debate takes place on a square. He questioned why they want to run away from discussion in Parliament. Furthermore, he also accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting democracy. Rahul Gandhi had challenged Prime Minister Modi to an open debate while questioning the BJP's allegations in which the opposition was termed anti-national and accusations of having ties with foreign powers were made.

During this event, the speaker announced the nationwide eradication of Naxalism, hailed the sacrifices of the security forces, and praised the achievements of development in the affected areas. 50 crore people have been brought out of poverty through major welfare schemes. According to a World Bank report, 50 crore Indians have been freed from poverty in 12 years due to welfare schemes and developmental steps against Naxalism. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also discussed Uttar Pradesh's economic progress, employment generation, law and order, as well as electoral plans. The year 2026's Diwali marks the first year when India has become free from Naxalite and Maoist terror. The sacrifices and efforts of the security forces to end the decades-long conflict across the country were honored.

According to Wikipedia background, Yogi Adityanath is an Indian Hindu monk and politician. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Adityanath has been serving as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since 2017. He is the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state and the first person to hold this post for two consecutive terms.