Updated On: 10 December, 2025 07:54 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
A heated showdown was witnessed in the Parliament during the Winter Session on Wednesday as Home Minister Amit Shah and LoP Rahul Gandhi sparred over allegations of ‘vote chori’. Shah defended the Special Intensive Revision process, while Gandhi challenged him to a debate on his press conference claims

Home Minister Amit Shah during the discussion in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Pic/PTI
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi sparred over the allegations of 'vote chori' in the Parliament on Day 8 of the Winter Session. Soon after Shah’s address in the Lok Sabha, the Leader of the Opposition asked the Home Minister to conduct a debate on his three press conferences (PCs) pertaining to his claims of 'voter Chori', news agency ANI reported. To this, the Home Minister retorted, "Parliament won't function as per his wish."
The heated exchange between the duo occurred when Gandhi interjected Shah when he was addressing the Lok Sabha on the discussion on electoral reforms.