The leader apologized to the people of Odisha
After making a controversial comment about the legendary Biju Patnaik, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has finally bowed his head. Following protests from all corners of Odisha and the ripples reaching the corridors of Delhi, Dubey accepted his mistake through a post on social media platform X.
The fire that had been burning in Odisha politics over the past few days has cooled down today. Nishikant Dubey, the BJP MP from Jharkhand who was in the spotlight for making an inappropriate remark about a great leader like Biju Babu, has finally changed his stance. While speaking to the media last week, Dubey had made certain statements that triggered strong reactions across Odisha. Not only opposition parties, but even many senior leaders of the Odisha BJP found it difficult to accept his remarks. A strong wave of protests spread across the state over Odisha’s identity and respect for Biju Babu. This created a difficult situation for the BJP, and it is being discussed that Dubey was compelled to apologize after intervention from the party high command.
In his post, Dubey clarified that he was referring to the activities of the Nehru-Gandhi family. However, his statement was misinterpreted and linked to Biju Babu. He further stated that Biju Babu is a leading figure of India and he has always respected him as a true statesman. The honor of Biju Babu is paramount for Odisha, because he is not just a leader but an emotion for the people of the state. The people of Odisha will not tolerate any remarks against him. Dubey’s apology proves that the voice of Odisha has been heard in Delhi. His apology will perhaps put a full stop to the controversy.
