'Deep state theories confined to dark web': Karti Chidambaram reacts to BJP's allegation on Sonia Gandhi

Karti Chidambaram responded on Monday to the BJP’s accusations against Sonia Gandhi, stating that theories about a “deep state” should be relegated to the dark web and not be part of serious political discussions.

Earlier, the BJP had alleged that former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has ties to an organisation funded by the George Soros Foundation, which has supported the idea of an independent Kashmir.

Karti told NDTV , “People have dark, morbid fantasies, and they can continue to have them, and there will be no credence given to all these conspiracy theories.” 

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He further told NDTV, “We are always for the sovereignty and unity of India. We are patriots, we are nationalists and we are doing nothing that is against the integrity of India.”

Earlier, The BJP launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of aligning with foreign influences. The party had claimed that Sonia Gandhi, as the co-president of the Forum of the Democratic Leaders in Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, is linked to an organisation financed by the George Soros Foundation. “Notably, the FDL-AP Foundation has expressed their views that treat Kashmir as a separate entity,” the party said.

“This association between Sonia Gandhi and an organisation that has backed the idea of Kashmir as an independent nation expresses the influence of foreign entities on India’s internal affairs and the political impact of such connections,” it added.

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In a tweet, the BJP said, “Imported agenda, local delivery! RaGa-Soros Ek Hain!” alongside a portrait showing one half of George Soros and the other half of Rahul Gandhi.

Meanwhile, RJD MP Manoj Jha said, “When the government and its top leadership started to look into conspiracy theories, it means there is something that they want to hide.”

Manoj Jha added, “You are in the govt, get things investigated.”

Meanwhile, BJP MP Arun Singh said, “ We are seeing media reports on links between George Soros and Congress…This is a very serious matter, and it should be discussed.”

In Rajya Sabha, CPI-M MP Dr John Brittas said, “Let there be a discussion on George Soros and Adani on the floor of the House.”

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday urged all political parties, including the Congress, to unite against anti-India forces, and raise their voice if they find their leaders working against the country’s interest.

“I think that a few issues before the country shouldn’t be seen from a political lens. George Soros and his links – that have come to light – we do not see it as an issue relating Congress party, Rahul Gandhi. We should take the issue seriously – if it is related to anti-India forces.”

He added, “We do not see this as party politics… We have told Congress and other parties that we will discuss over the Constitution on December 13 and 14 (in Lok Sabha) and on December 16 and 17 (in Rajya Sabha)… I want to appeal to the leaders of Congress party and its workers that if even their leaders are found to have links with anti-India forces, they also should raise their voices…”

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The US on Saturday rejected BJP’s allegations that organisations funded by its State Department and elements in the American “deep state” were behind attempts to destabilise India through targeted attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and business tycoon Gautam Adani, PTI reported.

A spokesperson at the US embassy described the allegations as “disappointing” and asserted that the US government has been a champion of media freedom around the world.

(With inputs from agencies)