Kumar Ketkar Alleges CIA and Mossad Conspired Against Congress in 2014 Lok Sabha Elections

Former Congress MP Kumar Ketkar alleges that the CIA and Mossad conspired to ensure Congress' defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, reducing their seats from 206 to 44. This claim highlights the perceived external influence on Indian politics.

During a recent event commemorating Constitution Day, Congress leader Kumar Ketkar alleged that the CIA and Mossad orchestrated the Congress party's defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Ketkar, a former Rajya Sabha MP, highlighted that Congress had previously secured 145 seats in 2004 and increased to 206 in the subsequent general election. However, the party's seat count drastically dropped to 44 in 2014.

Ketkar suggested that foreign agencies aimed to prevent Congress from regaining power. He claimed that both the CIA and Mossad were determined to reduce Congress's influence in India. "There were organisations that acted in a way that till the time we do not bring down the Congress from 206, we would not be able to play games here in India," he stated.

Foreign Influence Allegations

The former journalist argued that these agencies wanted a government they could control, but not led by Congress. According to Ketkar, Mossad compiled extensive data on Indian states and constituencies. "The CIA and the Mossad have detailed data on states and constituencies," he asserted.

Ketkar also mentioned dissatisfaction with then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2014. However, he believed this discontent was insufficient to justify Congress's significant loss of seats from 206 to 44. He argued that this outcome did not reflect the people's mandate.

Impact on Indian Politics

Ketkar further claimed that a stable Congress-led government would have hindered foreign interference in India. He suggested that these agencies sought to implement their policies through a favourable government in New Delhi. "If a stable Congress government or a Congress-led alliance government came back to power again, they would not have been able to interfere in India and implement their policies," he said.

The Congress leader also referenced historical desires for India's Balkanisation by the British. He implied that similar external influences were at play during the 2014 elections. These allegations highlight concerns about foreign involvement in India's political landscape.

Ketkar's remarks underscore ongoing debates about external influences on Indian democracy. His claims raise questions about the integrity of electoral processes and foreign interests in shaping political outcomes. Such discussions continue to be relevant as India navigates its complex political environment.

With inputs from PTI