The Congress party has vehemently dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) allegations of its association with billionaire George Soros, labeling them as “baseless” and a deliberate distraction from the ongoing Adani controversy.
Party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate challenged the government’s inaction if Soros is indeed promoting an “anti-India agenda.” She highlighted the BJP’s alleged connections to Soros-backed initiatives, such as Capital Float, and noted India’s financial contributions to Soros’s global projects.
Shrinate questioned the government’s failure to act against Soros if he is considered a threat, asking, “If George Soros is allegedly running an anti-India agenda, why has the government allowed him to operate? Why haven’t you shut down his businesses or activities? Why haven’t you taken action against him?”
She pointed out that one of the founders of Capital Float, a fund linked to Soros, has familial ties to a prominent BJP leader, questioning why the government hasn’t banned such operations if Soros’s agenda is deemed anti-national.
Shrinate also noted that Soros’s Open Society Foundations fund numerous projects globally, including some in India, with the country contributing approximately USD 900,000 over the past 8–10 years. She questioned the lack of governmental objections or legal actions if Soros is involved in anti-national activities.
Accusing the BJP of using the Soros issue as a diversion from the Adani controversy, Shrinate stated, “This selective targeting of George Soros is nothing but a smokescreen to shield Adani.”
She criticized the “partisan behavior” in Parliament, particularly in the Rajya Sabha, where opposition leaders are allegedly prevented from speaking on issues like the Adani case. Shrinate defended Rahul Gandhi’s right to question the government both inside and outside Parliament, citing historical precedents of symbolic protests to highlight critical issues.
Amid discussions over leadership within the INDIA bloc, Shrinate praised the alliance’s growing strength and asserted Congress’s natural leadership role due to its pan-India presence.
These statements come in response to the BJP’s recent attacks, alleging links between Congress leaders and George Soros, claiming a shared goal of undermining India’s growth. BJP President J.P. Nadda accused Congress of collaborating with foreign organizations like the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and the Forum of Democratic Leaders of Asia Pacific, which he claimed aim to destabilize India’s security and integrity.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra refuted these allegations, calling them “the most ridiculous thing” and accusing the BJP of attempting to divert attention from the Adani issue. She stated, “They are talking about some 1994 thing; no one has any record of it. No one knows what they are talking about.”
The controversy surrounding George Soros has intensified tensions between the BJP and Congress during the ongoing winter session of Parliament, leading to disruptions and adjournments as both parties exchange accusations.
