BJP spokesperson rebuts Rahul Gandhi's claim of foreign support for Modi
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BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan criticized Rahul Gandhi's allegation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi relies on foreign assistance, citing Gandhi's own past remarks in the United Kingdom and questioning his overseas engagements.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's accusation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains in power with foreign assistance. BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan called Gandhi a "con artist" and said his statements backfire, referencing Gandhi's remarks made in London in March 2023, where he suggested that India's democratic challenges were not solely an Indian issue.
Kesavan posted an archival video of Gandhi's London speech, in which Gandhi questioned why Western democracies appeared indifferent to perceived democratic backsliding in India. The spokesperson also linked the Congress leadership to the Forum of Democratic Leaders in the Asia-Pacific, alleging connections to funding from George Soros' foundation and past support for separatist activity in Jammu and Kashmir.
Further, Kesavan highlighted Gandhi's interactions with U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research and German academic Cornelia Woll, noting their ties to organizations funded by Soros. He questioned the frequency and transparency of Gandhi's foreign trips, framing them as a national-security concern given Gandhi's role as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Gandhi had earlier posted on X, challenging the government to a public debate over the alleged foreign influence on Modi's administration. Prime Minister Modi, in a recent speech, warned of "obstructionist forces" seeking to divide the country and undermine India's image abroad.