New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Wednesday responded to BJP leader Nishikant Dubey's remarks, backing Rahul Gandhi's statement and sarcastically suggesting that Godda Lok Sabha MP knack for "digging into the past" makes him suitable for a role in the Archaeological Survey of India, urging the government to consider him for the position.

Speaking to ANI, Bhagat said, "I believe Rahul Gandhi has spoken the truth based on facts, and the truth is always bitter. Nishikant Dubey comes from my area, Jharkhand, and is a senior leader. But I would like to give him some advice. He is an expert in digging up old matters, and he always delves into the past, so he could have a very good role in the Archaeological Survey of India. T...