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.