Congress Alleges 'Epstein Files' Reveal Foreign Influence on Modi's Israel Policy
In a dramatic political accusation, the Indian National Congress has cited the controversial 'Epstein Files' to reiterate its long-standing charge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a 'puppet' of foreign interests. The party's Media and Publicity Department Chairman, Pawan Khera, made explosive claims based on alleged emails from 2017 found in the files.
Shocking Allegations from the Epstein Documents
According to Khera, the emails show that India's Israel policy under the Modi administration was not formulated by the Ministry of External Affairs as would be expected. Instead, he claims the policy was crafted by a controversial group of individuals including the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, former Israeli Prime Minister Edud Barak, Indian industrialist Anil Ambani, and current Indian Minister Hardeep Puri.
"The emails clearly demonstrate that the real decision-making power regarding India's Israel policy was not with our elected government or diplomatic corps," Khera asserted during a press conference. "This proves what we have been saying for years - that Modi ji is merely implementing policies designed by others, particularly foreign entities with questionable backgrounds."
The 'Robot Modi' Allegation
In particularly colorful language, Congress representatives have suggested that former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu essentially "built a robot named Modi" - implying the Indian Prime Minister acts without independent agency or national interest at heart. This metaphor has become central to their criticism of the government's foreign policy decisions.
The party points to what they describe as unusually close relationships between the Modi government and both the Trump administration in the United States and Netanyahu's government in Israel as circumstantial evidence supporting their claims.
Context and Political Implications
These allegations come amid heightened political tensions in India, with opposition parties increasingly vocal about what they perceive as the erosion of institutional decision-making processes. The Congress party has been particularly critical of the government's handling of foreign relations, suggesting that personal relationships and external influences have overshadowed professional diplomatic channels.
The reference to Jeffrey Epstein adds a particularly sensational element to the accusations, given Epstein's notorious reputation and mysterious death while in federal custody. His connections to powerful figures worldwide have made the 'Epstein Files' a source of numerous conspiracy theories and political ammunition across the globe.
Government Response and Fact-Checking
While the government has not yet issued an official response to these specific allegations, previous similar accusations have been dismissed as baseless political rhetoric. Supporters of the Modi administration point to India's strengthened international standing and independent foreign policy decisions as evidence against the 'puppet' narrative.
Independent fact-checkers have noted that the authenticity and interpretation of any emails in the Epstein Files would require careful verification. The complex web of relationships between global elites, business interests, and political figures makes definitive conclusions challenging without access to the original documents and proper contextual analysis.
The timing of these allegations is significant, coming as India prepares for another election cycle where foreign policy achievements and national sovereignty are likely to be major campaign issues. The Congress party appears to be positioning itself as the defender of India's institutional integrity against what it portrays as compromised leadership.
