New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday took a dig at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate, calling him "Chirkut" and questioning whether he considered the people of India to be fools.

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's demand for a face-to-face debate with the Prime Minister, Singh said that Gandhi should accept the challenge issued by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and hold the discussion in Parliament.

"Who is he trying to fool? Does he think the people of India are fools? India's intelligence is known all over the world. He is 'Chirkut' and talks like 'Chirkut'," the Union Minister said.

Taking a further swipe at Gandhi, Singh said, "You are ...