Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has dismissed a graft complaint against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and termed the allegations as "frivolous" and "vexatious".
In its 134-page order, the Lokpal said the complainant— ex-IPS officer Amitabh Thakur— has failed to make out any case to persuade it to proceed against Mr. Dubey regarding the allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets than the known sources of his income.
"The allegations made against RPS (Respondent Public Servant) are frivolous and vexatious, including complainant indulging in whataboutery," said the order issued on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) by a Lokpal bench, headed by its Chairperson Justice A.M. Khanwilkar.
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.
As the matter progressed, the complainant, who relied on affidavits filed by Mr. Dubey during elections for the years 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2024, kept on improvising the allegations in his complaint, the order noted.
