Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has dismissed a graft complaint against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and termed the allegations as "frivolous" and "vexatious". Lucknow-based Mr. Thakur, who is also the national president of Azad Adhikar Sena party, had in May last year filed a complaint against Mr. Dubey alleging acquisition of disproportionate assets by him. Terming the complaint as frivolous, Mr. Dubey in its response had denied all the allegations. The Lokpal also discharged a show cause notice issued to Mr. Thakur for making public the content of the complaint. Mr. Thakur is currently lodged in Deoria District Jail, Uttar Pradesh.

Source: The Hindu January 14, 2026 17:02 UTC