In a day of high drama and fierce exchanges, the Lok Sabha witnessed a heated confrontation between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The session, which was discussing electoral reforms, quickly spiraled into a political slugfest, leading to a walkout by opposition parties.
The flashpoint occurred during a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Amit Shah, in a blistering attack, accused the opposition of opposing the SIR process to protect “illegal immigrants” (avaidh ghuspathiye) whom he claimed were part of their voter base.
“The opposition is worried because the SIR will delete the names of illegal immigrants who back them,” Shah asserted on the floor of the House. This statement triggered an immediate uproar from the opposition benches, with members raising slogans against the Home Minister.
The ‘Vote Chori’ Clash: Past vs Present
The confrontation escalated when Rahul Gandhi challenged Amit Shah to a debate on his press conferences regarding alleged “vote theft” in recent state elections. Gandhi has repeatedly accused the BJP of manipulating electoral processes in states like Haryana and Maharashtra.
Shah retorted sharply, refusing to yield the floor. “He cannot decide what I speak. I will decide the order of my speech,” Shah shot back. He then turned the tables on the Congress party by listing three historical instances of what he termed “vote chori” (vote theft) by the Congress.
Shah cited:
- Jawaharlal Nehru’s appointment as PM: Shah claimed Nehru became Prime Minister despite Sardar Patel receiving the majority of votes in the Congress presidency election.
- Indira Gandhi’s Emergency era: He referred to the Allahabad High Court setting aside Indira Gandhi’s election in 1975 and the subsequent imposition of Emergency to protect her position.
- Sonia Gandhi’s voter registration: Shah mentioned a pending court case alleging irregularities in Sonia Gandhi’s inclusion in the voter list before she acquired Indian citizenship.
These allegations led to chaotic scenes in the Parliament, with Congress MPs vehemently protesting the “misleading statements”.
Vande Mataram Debate Continues in Rajya Sabha
Simultaneously, in the Rajya Sabha, Amit Shah led a discussion on the 150th anniversary of the national song, ‘Vande Mataram’. He accused the Congress of “dividing” the song in 1937 as part of its “appeasement politics,” which he claimed eventually led to the Partition of India.
Shah argued that Vande Mataram was not just a song but a “mantra” of India’s cultural nationalism. He criticized the opposition for linking the debate to the upcoming West Bengal elections, stating that such arguments diminished the song’s historical importance.
“If Vande Mataram had not been divided into two stanzas for appeasement politics, India would also not have been partitioned,” Shah declared, further fueling the ideological battle between the government and the opposition.
Waqf Amendment Bill: “No Objection to Dissent Notes”
Addressing another contentious issue, Amit Shah spoke on the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Amidst protests from opposition members who claimed their dissent notes were being excluded, Shah assured the House that the government had no objection to including them.
“On behalf of my party, I request that the disputes of the opposition be included in the appropriate procedure of the parliamentary process,” he stated, attempting to quell the unrest surrounding the bill.
Infrastructure Push in Gujarat
Away from the parliamentary heat, Amit Shah continues to drive development projects in his home state of Gujarat. He is scheduled to inaugurate the Ahmedabad Shopping Festival (ASF) 2025-26 and the redeveloped Vastrapur Lake later this week. These initiatives are part of a broader push to boost tourism and local commerce in the region.
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As the Winter Session continues, the political temperature in New Delhi remains at an all-time high, with both sides digging in their heels on issues ranging from electoral integrity to historical nationalism.
Related Disclaimer: This article reports on proceedings within the Indian Parliament on December 10, 2025. All quotes and statements are attributed to the respective leaders as per media reports.
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