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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party regarding the 2006 US Hyde Act. He argues that the legislation effectively made India subservient to American interests, allowing unprecedented US inspection of Indian nuclear facilities. Dubey specifically pointed out that when Rahul Gandhi was the Congress General Secretary, the party allegedly compromised national sovereignty. The politician also referenced declassified documents suggesting US pressure prevented a planned nuclear test in 1995, contrasting this with the BJP's more assertive nuclear testing approach under leaders like Vajpayee and Modi.

Key Points: Dubey Slams Rahul Gandhi Over 2006 US Hyde Act Controversy

  • BJP leader alleges US interference in India's nuclear policy
  • Claims Congress compromised national sovereignty in 2006 Hyde Act
  • Highlights 1995 nuclear test cancellation under pressure
  • Contrasts BJP's nuclear testing resolve with Congress approach
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Nishikant Dubey asks LoP Rahul Gandhi to read 2006 US Hyde Act; says it made Indians slaves

BJP's Nishikant Dubey accuses Congress of making India 'slaves' through US nuclear agreement, challenges Rahul Gandhi's historical stance

"We became slaves under this law of America till 2006/2008 - Nishikant Dubey"

New Delhi, June 12

BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi by claiming to unravel certain facts about the Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Act of 2006.

In a post on his X handle, addressed to Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Dubey said that he should read this Act, which has, in a way, made India and Indians slaves.

Dubey has written in his post, which is in Hindi, loosely translated as: “…We became slaves under this law of America till 2006/2008… America can inspect almost all the citizens of our country and strategic nuclear plants whenever it wants. Can India also go to America and respond in the same manner?”

The BJP leader further asks Congress in his post about the "pressures" in 2008.

“What was the pressure from America that in 2008, parties were broken and MPs were bought with money to pass this law?”

He said that if India is a sovereign nation, then “how can the US Parliament make laws for India?"

Dubey reminded Rahul Gandhi that he was the General Secretary of his party when the deal was made. “Finally Rahul Baba, at that time you were the General Secretary of the Congress.”

On Wednesday, Dubey cited declassified documents and alleged that the Congress government, under pressure from the United States, aborted plans to conduct a nuclear test in 1995.

He claimed that fear of American backlash influenced the decision, despite initial readiness by then Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao.

“Go back and read the history of how Rahul Gandhi, whom I call 'Rahul Baba,' gets scared of America,” Dubey said in a post on X.

“In 1995, Prime Minister Narasimha Rao had decided to carry out a nuclear test, but confidential information was leaked -- allegedly by a senior minister or government official -- to the United States.”

Dubey further claimed that the leak prompted direct intervention from the US President, who reportedly contacted the Indian Prime Minister's Principal Secretary via an urgent night-time telegram requesting a meeting.

“Charge d’Affairs was instructed to arrange a meeting with PMO Principal Secretary Varma for Ambassador Wisner upon his return to New Delhi,” the classified document’s relevant portion shared by Dubey reads. According to Dubey, this pressure led the Congress government to abandon the test out of apprehension.

“In contrast, when the BJP came to power under Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998, we proceeded with the nuclear tests at Pokhran despite facing international sanctions and diplomatic pressure,” he said.

“Prime Minister Modi has shown similar resolve in recent years. Rahul Gandhi should study history and reflect,” Dubey added.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This is an eye-opener! Why isn't this taught in our history books? The 2006 Hyde Act indeed compromised our sovereignty. Proud of BJP for standing strong against foreign pressure, unlike Congress who bowed down. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While the concerns are valid, I wish our politicians would focus more on current issues rather than digging up old matters. We have inflation, unemployment to deal with. Can we move forward please?
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Amit S.
The nuclear deal helped India get access to technology and fuel when we were isolated. Every decision has pros and cons. Dubey ji is being selective in his criticism. Foreign policy isn't black and white!
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Sunita R.
Why this personal attack calling him "Rahul Baba"? We should debate policies, not make fun of leaders. This kind of language reduces the quality of our political discourse. 😒
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Vikram D.
The 1998 Pokhran tests were indeed a proud moment! But let's not forget that foreign policy requires balancing acts. Even Modi government maintains relations with US while protecting our interests. It's about smart diplomacy.
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Neha T.
Interesting how the same US that pressured us in 1995 is now our strategic partner. Shows how geopolitics changes! We need to strengthen our domestic capabilities so no country can dictate terms to us. Jai Hind! ✊

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