Gandhi Family Sold the Nation”: Nishikant Dubey’s Explosive Allegation Shakes Parliament

New Delhi, July 30, 2025 – BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has stirred political debate by accusing the Gandhi family of “distorting Indian history” and “surrendering throughout their lives.” His sharp remarks, made during a session in Parliament, are part of a broader BJP effort to challenge the Congress party’s legacy and question the political decisions made during the Nehru-Gandhi era.Allegation Rooted in Historical ContextDubey’s primary claim is that successive governments led by the Gandhi family compromised India’s sovereignty by depending too heavily on foreign powers, particularly the United States. He alleged that during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi sought U.S. assistance, despite India’s eventual military triumph and the capture of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers.He went further to allege that key ministerial appointments in 1986, under Rajiv Gandhi’s leadership, were influenced by Washington. According to Dubey, India’s Foreign and Finance Ministers at the time were picked under external pressure to align Indian policy with American interests in exchange for technology and strategic cooperation.A Counter to Rahul Gandhi’s CriticismDubey’s remarks are also seen as a counteroffensive against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has frequently criticized the BJP government on national and international issues. In previous speeches, Rahul Gandhi has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, particularly in relation to China and internal democratic concerns. Dubey, in return, has invoked the 1962 Sino-Indian War, calling for a deeper investigation into alleged Nehru-China links, suggesting that past Congress leaders may have made questionable geopolitical compromises.Political Messaging Ahead of 2026 ElectionsThe timing of these remarks appears strategic, with Lok Sabha elections approaching in 2026. The BJP is focusing on undermining the credibility of the Nehru-Gandhi family, which has long been projected by Congress as the foundation of modern India’s political narrative. By reframing history through a nationalist lens, BJP leaders like Dubey aim to reshape public memory and position themselves as defenders of India’s sovereignty and strength.Congress Yet to RespondAs of now, the Congress party has not issued an official rebuttal to Dubey’s latest allegations. However, such accusations are likely to intensify the political discourse in the run-up to key state and national elections.