India, Nov. 5 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday challenged Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to hold a debate in Parliament after the Congress leader dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in an open discussion, media reports said.

Addressing a rally in Haryana, Shah said the government was not shying away from a debate in Parliament and questioned Gandhi's preference for holding discussions outside the House.

"You are asking Modi ji to suggest a venue. He will come later. Instead, name any public square in Haryana, and our Yuva Morcha president will come and debate with you," he added.

Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open, face-to-face public debate, raising questions about the ...