Congress Questions Uttar Pradesh Culture Department's Lack of Transparency on RTI Requests
Congress, activist questions U.P. Culture department’s ‘silence’ over repeated RTI requests on public money

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The Congress party has criticized the Uttar Pradesh culture department for not responding to multiple Right to Information (RTI) requests regarding public funding. Activist Desh Deepak Dubey filed these requests to uncover details about payments to social organizations, but has faced ongoing delays, raising concerns about transparency and potential corruption.
- 01Desh Deepak Dubey filed an RTI request in December 2025, which has faced multiple delays.
- 02The culture department's failure to respond has led to allegations of hiding information.
- 03Congress leader Shahnawaz Alam emphasized that the RTI law aims to enhance government transparency.
- 04Dubey's requests focus on public money spent on cultural events and payments to organizations.
- 05The Uttar Pradesh culture department has not responded to inquiries from The Hindu regarding these allegations.
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The Congress party has raised concerns over the Uttar Pradesh culture department's lack of response to multiple Right to Information (RTI) requests filed by activist Desh Deepak Dubey. Dubey's initial request, registered in December 2025, sought details on payments made by the culture department to various social organizations and individuals for cultural events. Despite the request being transferred to a new registration number in January 2026, no response has been provided. Shahnawaz Alam, the national secretary of Congress, accused the department of attempting to conceal information, undermining the fundamental purpose of the RTI law, which is to promote transparency and accountability in government operations. Dubey, who actively files RTI requests to combat corruption and promote public awareness, expressed frustration over the ongoing silence from the department. He aims to bring clarity to the expenditure of public funds on cultural activities. Despite attempts to reach the culture department for comment, The Hindu has received no response. This situation highlights the ongoing issues of transparency and accountability within government departments in Uttar Pradesh.
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The ongoing lack of transparency in the culture department may hinder public trust and accountability regarding the use of public funds.
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