New Delhi, Feb 5 (NationPress) In light of the persistent debate in Parliament regarding former Army chief General M.M. Naravane’s book, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey intensified his criticism of the Congress party and the Gandhi family on Thursday. He unveiled a list of 40 books that he asserts reveal the “true history” of India and highlight alleged controversies tied to the party’s governance.

This situation follows heated discussions in Parliament earlier this week when Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi brought up the 2020 India-China standoff.

Gandhi referenced a magazine article that he claimed mentioned an “unpublished book” by the former Army chief.

He further alleged that this book includes references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

The accusations led to strong reactions from treasury benches, with members insisting that Gandhi adhere to parliamentary standards and refer only to “authentic sources” during discussions.

The issue swiftly escalated into a political showdown between the ruling BJP and the Opposition.

In retaliation, Dubey published a list of 40 books, which he asserted cover topics such as India’s historical narratives, the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977, critiques of dynastic politics, and accounts that he claims unveil controversial elements of Congress governance.

Dubey utilized the social media platform X to share 40 individual tweets, each believed to include the title, author, and summary of one book from his selection.

He accused the Opposition, especially the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi, of taking Parliament “hostage” for several days over references to what he termed as an unpublished book.

According to Dubey, instead of discussing unverified material, Parliament should focus on books that have already been released and are accessible to the public.

He contended that these books illuminate what he describes as the “true history” of the Nehru-Gandhi family and the Congress leadership.

The controversy heightened on Wednesday when Dubey brought several books into the Lok Sabha and read passages from them during the proceedings.

His actions prompted immediate objections from Opposition members, resulting in disruptions.

Later, Dubey claimed that the 40 books he showcased are merely a fraction of the available literature. He alleged that there are at least 150 published books that, according to him, expose “deceit, corruption, and immoral relationships” tied to the Nehru-Gandhi family.

He also urged the Speaker to permit a comprehensive discussion of such publications, asserting that it would enlighten the public, particularly the younger generation, regarding what he calls the “story before 2014.”

Among the titles mentioned by Dubey was ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’, which he claimed reveals the existence of a “dual power centre” during the UPA government, alleging that significant decisions were made by Sonia Gandhi rather than the Prime Minister.

He also cited ‘These Lethal, Inexercisable Laws’, which he asserted critiques the governance style of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and raises ethical concerns related to the Bofors scandal.

Another book referred by Dubey was ‘Article 370 - Undoing the Unjust’, which, according to him, accuses late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of delaying Jammu and Kashmir’s accession to India in favor of personal connections, which allegedly led to territorial losses.

Dubey emphasized that all the books he listed are “published” works, contrasting them with what he alleged was the use of references from an “unpublished work” by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, further exacerbating the political conflict.