Nishikant Dubey, born on January 28, 1969, in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India, is a prominent figure in Indian politics, currently serving as a member of India's 17th Lok Sabha, representing the Godda constituency in Jharkhand as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has been associated with the BJP since May 2009.
Before entering politics, Dubey worked as the corporate head of the Essar Group. He holds a BA degree from Marwari College, Bhagalpur. Dubey has been elected to the Lok Sabha three times consecutively: in 2009 (15th Lok Sabha), 2014 (16th Lok Sabha), and 2019 (17th Lok Sabha).
In his political career, Dubey has held various significant positions. He was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Godda, Jharkhand, and served on the Committee on Finance. In the 16th Lok Sabha, he was a member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Dubey, who is 55 years old, is married to Smt. Anamika Gautam and has two children. He hails from Bhagalpur, Bihar, and currently resides in New Delhi, as well as in Bhagalpur and Deoghar. His political journey reflects a strong commitment to public service and a deep connection with his constituents in Godda. His official Twitter handle is @nishikant_dubey and the name of his official Facebook page is Dr Nishikant Dubey. He is also active on Instagram, under the username @drnishikantdubey
In a televised discussion moderated by anchor Preeti Choudhry, Congress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate and BJP national spokesperson Charu Pragya debate women's empowerment, gender equality, and political representation. Shrinate demands equal rights and respect, criticizing the glorification of traditional roles, RSS ideology, and ancient texts such as the Manusmriti. Citing rates of domestic violence, feticide, and sexual assault, Shrinate asserts that women are not second-class citizens. Conversely, Pragya highlights Indian civilizational values and government initiatives including Jan Dhan accounts and the Lakhpati Didi scheme, arguing that equality does not require rejecting cultural identity. Pragya counters opposition claims by noting the lack of female cabinet ministers in Congress-ruled states like Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh and arguing that Hinduism does not depend solely on the Manusmriti. While Pragya condemns derogatory remarks against women across political lines, Shrinate challenges the ruling party over offensive comments directed at female leaders. The debate illustrates contrasting political approaches to gender reform, social policy, and party accountability.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his remarks on the Manusmriti at the Pune Chhatro Ki Goonj rally. At the rally, Rahul Gandhi criticized the text for restricting women's independence. In response, BJP leaders, including Nishikant Dubey, Amit Malviya, and RP Singh, accused Gandhi and the Congress party of selectively quoting the text to promote an anti-Hindu narrative and propaganda. Citing verses from the Manusmriti that emphasize honoring women where gods rejoice, the BJP stated that Gandhi should read the text in its entirety. Furthermore, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged that the history of the Nehru-Gandhi family shows an anti-women stance.
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