External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who has come under criticism over the Lalit Modi controversy, on Tuesday said that she is ready for a debate on the issue in the Parliament.
"I am ready for a debate today itself. I asked Shri Arun Jaitley to convey this to Rajya Sabha," she tweeted.
"Shri Arun Jaitley has conveyed this to the House. We are looking forward to the Opposition's response," she added.
The Lalit Modi episode has rocked the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha in the pre-lunch period on the opening day of the Monsoon Session today.
The House witnessed three adjournments as the Congress continued to insist on the resignation of the External Affairs Minister for her alleged involvement in helping Lalit Modi.