Indira Gandhi Attacked Golden Temple with UK's Help" – BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Claim Sparks Controversy

 What Happened?

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has made a controversial statement, alleging that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi launched Operation Blue Star in 1984 to attack the Golden Temple in collaboration with the United Kingdom.

 He claimed that British Army officers were present in Amritsar during the operation.

 

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The Letter He Shared

Dubey shared a purported official letter from a private secretary of the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, allegedly dating back to that period. He posted the letter on social media, suggesting foreign involvement in the planning of the operation.

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Dubey’s Statement:

“In 1984, Indira Gandhi launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain… For Congress, the Sikh community is merely a toy.”

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 Background: What Was Operation Blue Star?

• Date: June 1984
• Goal: To remove armed Sikh militants, including Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, from the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar.
• Result: Hundreds killed, temple damaged — led to massive outrage among Sikhs.
• Later that year, Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards, sparking anti-Sikh riots.

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🇬🇧 Was the UK Involved?

This isn’t the first time such claims have surfaced.
In 2014, documents from the UK’s National Archives hinted at British consultation with India during the planning of the operation. However:

• The UK government denied direct military involvement.
• Indian government at the time also did not confirm such collaboration.

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 Political Reactions

• BJP claims this exposes Congress’s disregard for Sikh sentiments.
• Congress has repeatedly defended the operation, stating it was a difficult but necessary decision to protect national security.

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Public Opinion & Impact

This statement may:

• Revive old wounds in the Sikh community.
• Stir political debate ahead of upcoming elections.
• Push demand for declassification of documents on Operation Blue Star.

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What Do You Think?

• Do you believe foreign forces influenced Operation Blue Star?
• Should classified documents be made public?

Comment below to share your views!