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Former judges have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi, urging them to engage in a debate during the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign.
The letter, signed by former Supreme Court judges B.N. Srikrishna and Madan B. Lokur, as well as former Chief Justice of India R.M. Lodha, expresses concern about the lack of meaningful responses from either side to the issues raised by the public.
The judges emphasize the importance of ensuring that the public is well educated about all aspects of the debate, especially in today's digital world, which is characterized by misinformation and manipulation.
They argue that an informed public is essential for the effective exercise of the electoral franchise, and that a debate between the two main contenders would be a valuable contribution to this process.
The letter also notes that the public has so far only heard allegations and challenges from both sides, but no meaningful responses.
The judges urge Modi and Gandhi to set aside their differences and engage in a constructive debate on the issues facing the country.
Such a debate, they argue, would not only benefit the public but also strengthen democracy.
The letter has been welcomed by many political commentators, who have called for a more substantive and issue-based campaign.
However, it remains to be seen whether Modi and Gandhi will accept the invitation to debate.
If they do, it would be a significant development in the campaign and could potentially have a major impact on the outcome of the election.
Source: Former judges invite Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi to debate during Lok Sabha Elections