Overview
- Dubey, who faced days of criticism, posted an unconditional apology on Wednesday and said his comments were misinterpreted and only his personal view.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a Utkal Divas letter to Odisha’s chief minister, praised Biju Patnaik as a symbol of courage and nation‑building, underscoring respect for the late leader’s legacy.
- The backlash included a BJD walkout in the Rajya Sabha and the resignation of BJD MP Sasmit Patra from a parliamentary committee chaired by Dubey.
- Inside the Odisha Assembly, BJD, Congress and CPI(M) members pushed a censure motion against Dubey, and the Speaker said the Business Advisory Committee would consider the notices.
- Dubey’s earlier claims about CIA links and U‑2 flights from Odisha’s Charbatia base remain disputed, which heightened outrage in a state where Biju Patnaik is a potent symbol of pride.