A major political confrontation has emerged between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition regarding the SIR issue. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused Rahul Gandhi of sharing edited video clips and lacking preparation. Joshi challenged Gandhi to debate the matter in Parliament during a special session. Congress leaders intensified criticism of the government, demanding a debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and questioning his absence. BJP president Nitin Nabin accused opposition leaders of threatening national stability and challenged Gandhi to address ideological contradictions within the INDIA bloc.