Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Nishikant Dubey Files Defamation Case Over Subhash Garg Remarks
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey is angry about comments reportedly made by former finance secretary Subhash Garg.
Garg allegedly said in a podcast that Dubey once visited his office to ask for a favour.
Dubey says this claim is false and insulting.
He said he has filed a criminal defamation case against Garg.
Dubey wants Garg to apologise within seven days.
He warned that Garg could face legal consequences if he does not apologise.
Dubey also said he has not visited a Government of India office or written about transfers and postings since becoming an MP in 2009.
Garg had not publicly responded at the time of the report.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said he filed a criminal defamation case against former finance secretary Subhash Garg.
Dubey alleged that Garg said in a podcast that Dubey had visited his office seeking a favour.
Dubey demanded that Garg apologise within seven days or face further legal action.
Dubey said he had never visited a Government of India office or written about transfers and postings since becoming an MP in 2009.
There was no immediate reaction from Garg to Dubey’s allegations, according to the report.
- Who
- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and former finance secretary Subhash Garg.
- What
- Dubey said he filed a criminal defamation case over remarks Garg allegedly made about him.
- When
- September 21; the report identifies the day as Monday but gives no year.
- Where
- The dispute concerns remarks made in a podcast and an alleged meeting at Garg’s office; Dubey posted his response on X.
- Why
- Dubey said the alleged remarks falsely described him as seeking a favour and were defamatory.
Dubey’s allegations
Garg’s reported remarks
Whether the alleged meeting occurred
Dubey’s allegations
Dubey said the claim that he met Garg in his office is false and defamatory, and said he had never visited a Government of India office since becoming an MP in 2009.
Garg’s reported remarks
Garg was reportedly described as saying in a podcast that Dubey had visited his office seeking a favour, but Garg’s account was not directly confirmed in the report.
Next steps
Dubey’s allegations
Dubey said he filed a criminal defamation case and demanded that Garg apologise within seven days, warning of legal consequences.
Garg’s reported remarks
Garg had not issued an immediate response to Dubey’s charge at the time of publication.
- Complainant
- Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP
- Person named in case
- Subhash Garg, former finance secretary
- Alleged remarks
- Garg reportedly said Dubey had visited his office seeking a favour, which Garg refused.
- Legal demand
- Dubey demanded an apology within seven days.
- Dubey’s denial
- He said he had never visited a Government of India office or written about transfers and postings since 2009.
- Response from Garg
- No immediate reaction was reported.