Rahul A 'Traitor', Says BJP, Accuses Him Of Destabilising India

New Delhi: BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of colluding with foreign forces to "destabilise India" and called him a "traitor."

Patra, while addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, alleged his involvement in a "dangerous triangle" with US businessman and investor George Soros and the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).

The remarks came after BJP leaders raised concerns in Parliament over alleged foreign interference, with Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey accusing the Congress and the party's Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi expressing grave concerns. The issue led to disruptions in both Houses.

Patra highlighted revelations from the French newspaper Mediapart, calling them "extremely grave."

He claimed the "dangerous triangle" undermining India's unity involved Soros' Open Society Foundation, OCCRP, and Rahul Gandhi.

"George Soros, based in the US, funds OCCRP, a global media organisation with around 50 partners worldwide. The third corner, directly linked to India, is Rahul Gandhi," Patra alleged.

He alleged that OCCRP's investigative reports are influenced by Soros' financial support.

"If 70 per cent of an organisation's funding comes from one source, it cannot claim neutrality. OCCRP serves the interests of Soros and hidden US agencies aiming to destabilise nations," Patra said and claimed that Rahul Gandhi's actions often align with the OCCRP's narratives.