The BJP has revived controversy surrounding the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, raising questions about the role of her son, Rajiv Gandhi, in allegedly protecting her assassins. The remarks come in the context of the Thakkar Commission report, which investigated security lapses and potential conspiracies behind Indira Gandhi’s assassination.
BJP Raises Questions
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey questioned on social media why Rajiv Gandhi reportedly tried to prevent the public release of the Thakkar Commission report. He also highlighted the suspension of 63 opposition MPs in 1989, stating that it happened because the government refused to make the report public.
Dubey asked, “Why would a son try to shield those who killed his mother?” — sparking renewed debate in political circles.
About the Thakkar Commission
Indira Gandhi was assassinated on October 31, 1984, by her bodyguards Beant Singh and Satwant Singh. Following the assassination, the Thakkar Commission, headed by Justice M.P. Thakkar, was established to investigate:
- Security lapses at the time of the assassination
- Negligence by medical staff
- Any potential foreign agency or internal conspiracy
According to media reports, the Thakkar Commission’s report pointed to serious lapses and even raised questions about the role of Indira Gandhi’s close aide R.K. Dhawan, though the government later dismissed these claims.
Suspension of 63 MPs
In 1989, BJP and other opposition MPs demanded the public release of the Thakkar Commission report. During a heated session in the Lok Sabha, 63 MPs were suspended amid protests over the government’s refusal to disclose the report.
This issue has resurfaced ahead of the second session of the budget, with BJP seeking accountability and renewed transparency regarding one of India’s most sensitive historical episodes.
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