Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Dubey Doubles Down on Congress Funding Claims, Faces Criticism
A politician named Nishikant Dubey is saying that the Congress party, a big political group in the past, got money from both the Soviet Union (Russia) and the United States.
He says he has old documents and notes to prove it.
He claims that the Soviets gave money to over 150 Congress members.
He also points to discussions from a long time ago.
Other politicians from the Congress party think this is strange and don't believe him, even questioning his mental health.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey reiterated claims of Soviet and US funding of the Congress party.
Dubey cited CIA documents, defector Vassili Mitrokhin's notebooks, and a 1979 Rajya Sabha debate.
He alleged over 150 Congress MPs were funded by Soviet Russia through HKL Bhagat.
Dubey also mentioned US Ambassador Moynihan's claims of giving money to Indira Gandhi.
Opposition figures dismissed the claims as bizarre and politically motivated, questioning Dubey's sanity.
- Who
- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, Congress party, Soviet Russia (KGB), US (CIA).
- What
- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Congress of receiving funds from the Soviet Union and the US.
- When
- Historical, referencing events during the Cold War era and the Congress's rule.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Dubey alleges the funding was used to influence the Congress party.
BJP Perspective
Congress Party Perspective
Funding Allegations
BJP Perspective
Congress received funds from both the Soviet Union and the US.
Congress Party Perspective
The Congress Party denies the allegations and criticizes Dubey.
- Allegation
- Soviet and US funding of the Congress party.
- Source
- CIA documents, Mitrokhin's notebooks
- Involved Parties
- Congress, Soviet Russia, US
- Key Figures
- HKL Bhagat, Indira Gandhi, US Ambassador Moynihan
- Public Mention
- 1979 Rajya Sabha debate
- Opposition Response
- Dismissed as bizarre and politically motivated.
Sources
Over 150 Cong MPs were agents of Soviet Russia, alleges BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
Over 150 Cong MPs were agents of Soviet Russia, alleges BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
‘Agents of Russia’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleges 150 Congress MPs took Soviet money under HKL Bhagat's leadership
150 Congress MPs received Soviet funding and were their agents: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
CIA’s money with Congress govts: Nishikant Dubey’s fresh charge stirs major row
