*Allegations Spark Political Controversy as BJP Links Opposition to Foreign Influence
by Ashis Sinha
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised serious allegations against Sonia Gandhi, accusing the former Congress president of having connections to an organization funded by the George Soros Foundation. The BJP claims that this organization supports the notion of Kashmir as an independent nation and reflects foreign influence on India’s domestic politics.
In a series of posts on social media platform X, the ruling party asserted that the links between Sonia Gandhi and the Forum of Democratic Leaders in Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, where she serves as co-chair, were indicative of foreign entities meddling in India’s internal affairs.
BJP’s Allegations: Foreign Influence on India’s Internal Affairs
The BJP has accused Sonia Gandhi of ties to the FDL-AP Foundation, which it claims is financially supported by the Soros Foundation. The BJP further alleges that the FDL-AP holds views promoting Kashmir’s independence, a stance that the ruling party says undermines India’s sovereignty.
“This connection highlights the influence of foreign powers on India’s political landscape,” the BJP stated. “Sonia Gandhi’s association with an organization that advocates for Kashmir as a separate nation is concerning, as it demonstrates the reach of foreign funding in India’s politics.”
The party also claimed that the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, chaired by Sonia Gandhi, had partnered with the Soros Foundation in the past, adding weight to their accusations of foreign influence on Indian institutions.
BJP MP to Question Rahul Gandhi in Parliament
Amid these allegations, BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey announced plans to question Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. Dubey accused Hungarian-American financier George Soros and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) of conspiring with the Opposition to harm India’s economy and tarnish the image of the Modi government.
“Through the OCCRP’s involvement in broadcasting Rahul Gandhi’s press conference on businessman Gautam Adani, their ties to Soros-funded organizations are clear,” Dubey alleged. “This coordination aims to destabilize India’s economy.”
Kiren Rijiju Calls Allegations “Serious”
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju weighed in on the issue, calling the accusations against Sonia Gandhi “serious.” Speaking to the media, Rijiju stated, “From the available reports, it is evident that the George Soros Foundation is known for working against India. We must all unite in opposing forces that undermine India’s interests.”
What is the OCCRP?
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) is an international network of investigative journalists founded in 2006. The organization focuses on exposing cases of corruption and organized crime, and it receives funding from groups including the George Soros-funded Open Society Foundations and the Rockefeller Fund.
These developments have sparked a political debate, with the BJP accusing the Opposition of colluding with foreign entities to destabilize India, while Congress has yet to respond to the latest allegations.
