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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has demanded an investigation into Rahul Gandhi's foreign tours over the past ten years. He referenced historical espionage cases from Rajiv Gandhi's era where two Union Ministers had to resign. Dubey shared documents showing Minister K.P. Singh Deo's resignation after being named in a chargesheet during his Far East tour. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi continues his South American tour where he has criticized the BJP government's democratic credentials.

Key Points: Nishikant Dubey Demands Probe Into Rahul Gandhi Foreign Tours

  • BJP MP demands probe into Rahul Gandhi's foreign tours over past decade
  • Cites Rajiv Gandhi-era espionage cases involving two Union Ministers
  • References ministers who resigned after being booked during foreign trips
  • Rahul Gandhi accused BJP government of attacking Indian democracy abroad
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Nishikant Dubey demands probe into Rahul Gandhi's foreign tours in last 10 years 

BJP MP demands investigation into Rahul Gandhi's foreign tours over 10 years, cites Rajiv Gandhi-era espionage cases involving ministers during overseas visits.

"Parliamentarians, including Rahul Gandhi, don't need any permission from the government while going on study tours - Nishikant Dubey"

New Delhi, Oct 7

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday demanded an investigation into Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s foreign tours in the past ten years and also cited certain instances during Rajiv Gandhi’s era when two Union Ministers were allegedly implicated in an espionage case during their foreign trips.

A day ago, the BJP MP demanded that Rahul Gandhi’s passport be confiscated and legal action be initiated against him for denigrating and humiliating the nation from foreign soil.

The BJP MP took to social media this morning and said that Parliamentarians, including Rahul Gandhi, don’t need any permission from the government while going on study tours.

He further said that during Rajiv Gandhi’s government, two central ministers -- Chandulal Chandrakar, Minister of State for rural development, and K.P. Singh Deo, Minister of State for food and civil supplies, as well as M.S. Sanjivi Rao, chairman of the state Electronics Commission, had to resign because they were booked in espionage cases.

He also shared documents on X, which have documentary reference of KP Singh Deo expressing anguish over his name being mentioned in the chargesheet, along with an accused named Ram Swarup.

According to the documents, KP Singh Deo told the House that he went on a study tour to the Far East, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. During his Taipei visit, he was also accompanied by many other members of Parliament. After his name figured in the chargesheet, he tendered his resignation to the then Prime Minister, which was immediately accepted; however, he also refuted the charges of connection with a person named Ram Swarup as totally baseless and unfounded.

Nishikant Dubey, citing this infamous instance, demanded that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s foreign visits be put under the scanner of investigative agencies.

Rahul Gandhi is currently on a tour to four South American nations, meeting a host of students, businessmen, as well as political leaders.

In one of his latest attacks, he accused the BJP-led NDA government of mounting a ‘wholesale attack on Indian democracy’, during an interaction at EIA University.

His utterances on Indian democracy have also drawn sharp retorts and rebuttals from BJP leaders.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, speaking to IANS, also took note of his remarks and accused him of spewing venom against the nation while being on foreign soil.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I support transparency, this feels like political vendetta. Every MP has the right to study tours. Instead of targeting individuals, let's have clear guidelines for all parliamentarians' foreign visits.
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Arjun K
The historical reference to Rajiv Gandhi's era is interesting. If ministers had to resign over espionage allegations back then, why shouldn't there be scrutiny now? Rules should apply equally to all.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived abroad, I find it embarrassing when Indian leaders criticize our country on foreign soil. There are better ways to express dissent without damaging India's international image.
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Meera T
This constant political drama is exhausting! Can't our leaders focus on actual development work? So much energy wasted on allegations and counter-allegations while common people struggle with real issues.
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Vikram M
If there's nothing to hide, why fear investigation? Let the agencies do their job transparently. Public representatives should welcome scrutiny - that's what democracy is about! 👍

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