Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, demanding legal proceedings against him for allegedly spreading misinformation and charging that Gandhi had failed to submit any evidence to support his claims against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar — more than 600 hours after his presentation before the President.

The Core Allegation

Singh accused Gandhi of making claims before the President without backing them up in any formal forum. 'Rahul Gandhi should face legal proceedings. He spreads misinformation. It has been more than 600 hours since he visited the President and made a presentation against the SIR and Gyanesh Kumar, claiming to have evidence. He has still not submitted any evidence. He has not submitted evidence before the Supreme Court or the Election Commission,' Singh said.

The minister alleged that Gandhi's actions were driven not by genuine accountability concerns but by a desire to remain in public focus. 'Rahul Gandhi does all this to remain in the headlines. He is the only Leader of the Opposition who has not presented an economic blueprint or explained what kind of development model should be followed,' Singh added, calling Gandhi's approach a pattern of raising allegations without follow-through.

On the Debate Challenge

Responding to Gandhi's challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a public debate, Singh insisted that Parliament — not press conferences or public rallies — was the appropriate and constitutionally designated arena for such exchanges. 'Parliament is the place for debate. The country's Home Minister has said, "You decide the date, and we will convene a special session." If you have the courage, come and debate,' Singh said. He further alleged that Gandhi had a pattern of raising debates outside Parliament while avoiding its floor.

Mosque Controversy at Krishi Bhawan

Singh also weighed in on a separate controversy involving an alleged mosque-like structure within the Krishi Bhawan complex in New Delhi. He claimed the structure had been constructed illegally and without authorisation, allegedly under the protection of Congress leaders. 'I have been told that the shrine inside Krishi Bhawan was falsely constructed under the protection of Congress leaders. There is not even a body buried there,' he said. His remarks are likely to intensify political debate around the issue, which has already drawn attention in New Delhi.

Assam Polygamy Policy

Separately, Singh endorsed the Assam Cabinet's recently approved policy making polygamy and unauthorised second marriages grounds for immediate dismissal from government service and a ban on future government employment. 'I think every state should implement this now,' he said, signalling support for a nationwide rollout of similar measures. The Assam policy has itself drawn significant political attention and is likely to be debated further in coming weeks.

Singh's salvo comes amid an ongoing political standoff over the SIR process, with opposition parties — led by Congress — questioning the Election Commission's methodology and demanding transparency. The government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have consistently denied any irregularities, and Wednesday's remarks represent an escalation of that counter-offensive heading into the winter session of Parliament.