# BJP rakes up Indira Gandhi archives in Sandeep Dikshit remark row 2026-08-15T02:15:31+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The BJP has countered the Congress over Sandeep Dikshit's comments about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by citing references from the Indira Gandhi archives. The ruling party questioned why remarks considered diplomatic in the past were now being called problematic, and demanded an answer from Rahul Gandhi, who has remained silent. The controversy erupted after Mr Dikshit, a Congress leader, made comments that the BJP described as crass, while Congress supporters argued they were made on a lighter note. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: BJP, Congress, Giorgia Meloni, Indira Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sandeep Dikshit Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-rakes-up-indira-gandhi-archives-in-sandeep-dikshit-remark-row/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-rakes-up-indira-gandhi-archives-in-sandeep-dikshit-remark-row/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.