Prominent personalities including Madan B Lokur, AP Shah, and N Ram have extended a public debate invitation to PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Emphasizing on the need for a non-partisan and non-commercial platform, they stated that the public has only heard challenges and allegations, not "meaningful responses" from the leaders. The letter, shared on N Ram's social media, believes that such a debate would not only educate the public but also project a true image of a healthy and vibrant democracy in the digital age of misinformation and manipulation.
Prominent Figures Call for Non-Commercial Debate between Modi and Gandhi
Prominent figures, including former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur, former chief justice of Delhi High Court AP Shah, and veteran journalist N Ram, have extended an open invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for a public debate ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
Background
The call for a debate comes amid concerns about the current political discourse, which has often been characterized by partisan bickering and allegations. The organizers believe that a non-partisan, non-commercial platform is necessary to provide voters with an opportunity to hear meaningful responses from the two main political leaders.
Letter of Invitation
In a letter shared on N Ram's social media, the organizers outlined the rationale behind their request:
Response from Modi and Gandhi
As of the time of writing, neither Modi nor Gandhi has publicly responded to the invitation. However, the organizers have expressed hope that the leaders will consider their request in the interest of public discourse and democratic values.
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