Rahul flags Shah's contradictory SIR statements; Prahlad Joshi responds
What's the story
Rahul Gandhi has shared two video clips of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighting what he perceives as contradictory statements on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The first clip is from December 5 last year, where Shah says SIR cannot be discussed in Parliament due to its administration by the Election Commission of India (ECI). In contrast, a recent clip shows him saying the government is ready for a special parliamentary session on SIR discussions.
Accusations
Union minister Pralhad Joshi reacts to Gandhi's post
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has accused Gandhi of sharing a "cropped, out-of-context video" of Shah.
Joshi said, "Circulating cropped, out-of-context video of Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji shows only one thing, @RahulGandhi's absolute lack of homework on SIR."
He also questioned Gandhi's understanding of democracy after his party lost elections in 2014, 2019, and 2024 without SIR.
Debate challenge
Joshi challenges Gandhi to bring his arguments to Parliament
Joshi also challenged Gandhi to bring his arguments to Parliament and "debate with facts."
"And now, when Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji has openly challenged you to discuss SIR in Parliament and even offered a special session, why the hesitation. Enough of political theatrics, Rahul ji. Bring your arguments to Parliament and debate with facts," he said.
Twitter Post
Prahlad Joshi's retort to Rahul Gandhi
Circulating cropped, out-of-context video of Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji shows only one thing—@RahulGandhi’s absolute lack of homework on SIR.
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) November 6, 2026
Rahul ji, the confusion is clearly yours, not ours! When you win elections, the electoral process is acceptable; when you lose, the… https://t.co/h2cunrHsCy