'These deep state theories should be confined to the dark web': Karti Chidambaram responds to BJP's claim on Sonia Gandhi | Mint

Reacting to the BJP's allegations against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Karti Chidambaram on Monday said theories about the 'deep state' should be relegated to the dark web and not be part of serious political discussions.

“These deep state theories should be confined to the dark web and not serious political discourse,” Chidambaram said NDTV.

The BJP has alleged that former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has links with an organization 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 all these conspiracy theories will no longer be believed.”

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He further said, “We are always for the sovereignty and unity of India. We are patriots, we are nationalists and we do not do anything that is against the integrity of India.”

The BJP launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of aligning himself with foreign influences. The party alleged that Sonia Gandhi, as co-chair of the Foundation of the Democratic Leaders in Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, has links with an organization funded by the George Soros Foundation. “The FDL-AP Foundation in particular has expressed its views treating Kashmir as a separate entity,” the party said.

“This association between Sonia Gandhi and an organization that supports the idea of ​​Kashmir as an independent nation expresses the influence of foreign entities in India's internal affairs and the political impact of such connections,” BJP said.

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

Reacting to the BJP's allegations, RJD MP Manoj Jha said, “When the government and its top leaders started exploring conspiracy theories, it means they want to hide something.”

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

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

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday called on all political parties, including Congress, to unite against anti-India forces and raise their voices if they see their leaders going against the interests of the country.

“I think some of the issues before the country should not be looked at from a political lens. We do not see George Soros and his links – which have come to light – as an issue relating to the Congress party Rahul Gandhi. We must take the issue seriously – if it is linked 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 the Constitution on December 13 and 14 (in Lok Sabha) and on December 16 and 17 (in Rajya Sabha)… I would like to appeal to the leaders of the Congress Party and its workers that if even their leaders are found to have links with anti-India forces, they should also raise their voices…'

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The US on Saturday rejected BJP's allegations that organizations funded by the State Department and elements in the US 'deep state' were behind attempts to destabilize India through targeted attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and business tycoon Gautam Adani. PTI reported.

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

(With input from agencies)