New Delhi, February 4: During a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the President’s address, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi referenced excerpts from an unpublished book, sparking controversy. In response, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey held a press conference on Wednesday, launching a sharp attack on Gandhi.
Dubey accused Gandhi of holding Parliament hostage for the past three days, citing a book that has not yet been published. He stated, “For three days, discussions have been ongoing regarding the President’s address. This is the first time I’ve seen an opposition leader so incapable of either supporting or opposing the address. Rahul Gandhi lacks even basic knowledge of the rules and procedures of the Lok Sabha. He stood up to mention a book that has not been published yet. How can we discuss a book that doesn’t exist? This is beyond my understanding.”
He further remarked that if Parliament can be stalled for three days over an unpublished book, there are many published books that are banned in India. Mocking Gandhi, he suggested that if the Leader of the Opposition enjoys discussing books so much, they should focus on those. He then listed several books that raise questions about the Nehru-Gandhi family and are banned in India.
Among the books mentioned was “India Independent” by Charles, which claims that Jawaharlal Nehru colluded with Mountbatten and Edwina to partition the country. This book was banned in 1964. Another book, “Edwina and Nehru,” is a novel detailing the relationship between Nehru and Edwina, including their meeting times and locations, as well as Nehru’s minimal interest in national Politics. This book is also banned.
Dubey continued, stating that “The Life of Indira Nehru Gandhi” alleges immoral relationships involving Indira Gandhi, as well as accusations of receiving money from the KGB, which affected the country’s politics. The fourth book, “Nehru: A Political Biography,” discusses Nehru’s alleged attempts to fragment India from 1921-22 to 1964, along with accusations of treachery and his immoral relationships.
He also mentioned the fifth book, “Beginners and the Nehru Age,” which includes revelations from Nehru’s PA, M.O. Mathai, claiming that Indira Gandhi lived with him as a wife for 12 years, alongside allegations of corruption. This book is also banned.
Dubey referenced other books such as “Ceasefire,” “The Art of India,” “Nepal,” “Captive Kashmir,” and “Himalayan Blunder,” asserting that they reveal the alleged truths about the Congress family.