BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Teaming With George Soros To 'Destabilise' India, Brands LoP 'Traitor'

On Thursday, the BJP escalated its criticism of the Congress amidst the controversy surrounding the US indictment of Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani in a bribery case.

BJP MP Sambit Patra accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of aligning with anti-national elements and branded him a "traitor," claiming he was furthering the agenda of US billionaire George Soros to destabilise India

Patra's remarks followed a report by the French newspaper Mediapart on December 2, titled "The hidden links between a giant of investigative journalism and the US government," which alleged that Soros had funded the global investigative agency OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project). Government sources dismissed the report as a covert attempt to undermine India's growth story.

"If OCCRP is affected, Rahul Gandhi cries. If Rahul Gandhi cries, OCCRP gets hurt. They are two bodies but with one soul. George Soros and Rahul Gandhi are one. Whatever Soros wants to fulfill his agenda, Rahul Gandhi does the same. Both want to harm the country's interests," Patra declared during a press conference.

He further alleged there was a "dangerous triangular nexus" involving Soros, OCCRP, and Rahul Gandhi, working to destabilise India.

"A triangular nexus has emerged, comprising George Soros and his foundation in the US, along with certain American agencies. The other vertex of this triangle is a prominent news portal, OCCRP. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi, traitor of the highest order, represents the third angle of this triangle," he stated.

The BJP has previously linked Soros to the Congress, highlighting the billionaire's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Patra alleged that certain groups and individuals were working to divide India and halt its progress.

"I am not scared to say this word. I don't have any hesitation to call the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha a traitor," Patra asserted.

Citing the Mediapart report, Patra claimed that OCCRP received significant funding from Soros's Open Society Foundation, accusing the agency of working to further Soros's interests and those of America's "deep state."

"OCCRP is a global media agency. Millions read their reports. Open Society Foundation, owned by George Soros, is a significant funder. Such agencies function to serve the interests of their financiers. Rahul Gandhi is betraying the whole country. OCCRP dictates, and Rahul Gandhi follows," Patra alleged.

He added, "It's notable that Rahul Gandhi consistently finds himself at the forefront of issues that compromise national interests. Moreover, he attracts admiration from individuals and groups that have anti-India sentiments. All anti-Indians and all those who hate India love Rahul Gandhi."

Patra also raised concerns about OCCRP's independence, noting that "70 per cent of its funding comes from a single source. Consequently, OCCRP truly appears to align with the interests of George Soros and the deep state in America."

Last month, a New York court indicted Gautam Adani and his nephew for allegedly promising Rs 2,029 crore in bribes to Indian state government officials for securing solar power contracts between 2020 and 2024. However, the Adani Group and former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi have argued that Adani was not directly named in the key bribery or obstruction of justice charges outlined in the indictment.