Rahul Gandhi Accuses PM Modi of Tapping His Phone, Renews One-on-One Debate Challenge

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday, November 13, 2026, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of tapping his phone and claimed that the device contains evidence supporting his allegations against the Prime Minister.

Gandhi made the remarks during an interactive 'Ask Me' session on Instagram, where he responded to questions from supporters. Holding up his mobile phone, he said that the proof of his allegations was stored on the device and claimed that the Prime Minister knew about it because his phone was being tapped.

Rahul Gandhi Renews Debate Challenge

During the session, Gandhi once again challenged Prime Minister Modi to participate in a direct, one-on-one public debate. He argued that such a discussion would reveal who was allegedly controlled by foreign powers and who was acting against the interests of the country.

Gandhi said he preferred a direct exchange rather than lengthy political speeches. He suggested that both leaders sit across a table and question each other openly.

He also referred to several issues on which he claimed he had not been allowed to speak freely in Parliament. These included the farm laws, alleged vote theft, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, China, former Army chief General MM Naravane's book and the Jeffrey Epstein case.

BJP Rejects Phone-Tapping Allegations

The BJP dismissed Gandhi's phone-tapping claims and criticised his repeated calls for a public debate. BJP leaders described the allegations as baseless.

The phone-tapping claim also attracted attention because Gandhi did not present independently verifiable technical evidence during the Instagram session to establish that his phone was being monitored.

The controversy has revived discussions around earlier surveillance allegations involving Pegasus spyware. Gandhi had previously claimed that his phone and those of several other politicians had been targeted. The Central Government had rejected those allegations.

Political Debate Continues

Gandhi's latest remarks came amid an ongoing political exchange between the Congress and the BJP over his demand for a direct debate with the Prime Minister.

While Gandhi insists that a one-on-one discussion would address questions about foreign influence and national interests, BJP leaders have argued that Parliament is the appropriate platform for political debate.

The latest exchange has added another chapter to the continuing political confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition.