NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday accused the Congress party of colluding with “anti-India” forces, categorically mentioning Rahul Gandhi’s presence at “Global Progressive Alliance” during his Germany visit. Referencing to Sam Pitroda’s remarks regarding the Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with the alliance, the party said that the alliance was a propagator of “anti-India” narratives, drawing connections between Geroge Soros and the grand old party again.”Rahul Gandhi’s long-time advisor, Sam Pitroda, who was also an advisor to his late father and the architect of his ideological mindset and psychology, has inadvertently exposed the real face of the Congress party. In an interview yesterday, he said that the Congress party is part of an alliance called the ‘Global Progressive Alliance,’ and Rahul Gandhi had gone to Germany to participate in it,” BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said.Rahul Gandhi Attacks Modi Govt In Germany, Says ‘West, India Handed Over Production To China'”This Alliance is connected to an organisation that is part of a network of many organisations that are anti-India and promote anti-India narratives… When Sam Pitroda is asked about the connection between the Global Progressive Alliance and the Congress, he himself reveals that Rahul Gandhi is on its praesidium and Sam Pitroda is a member… After Sam Pitroda’s statement, I want to ask the Congress party if they become a member of the anti-India global conspiracy, if they become a member of the nefarious nexus of anti-India global forces?” he questioned.BJP posted a video of Pitroda where he could be heard talking about the alliance and accused the Congress of openly acknowledging Rahul’s “engagements with Soros-linked global networks.””Now Congress is not even pretending. Senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has openly acknowledged Rahul Gandhi’s engagements with Soros-linked global networks. A foreign-funded ideological ecosystem, operating under the banner of ‘progressivism’, is openly influencing Indian politics. The question is no longer whether these links exist, but why they are being accepted so casually. When will Rahul Gandhi answer these questions?” the saffron party said in the post.The BJP’s comments come over Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Germany, where he toured BMW’s Munich headquarters. During the trip, he took aim at the Centre’s manufacturing record, arguing that India must “produce more” and claiming that the sector is in decline.“Manufacturing is the backbone of strong economies. Sadly, in India, manufacturing is declining. For us to accelerate growth, we need to produce more—build meaningful manufacturing ecosystems and create high-quality jobs at scale,” he said.The BJP’s fresh offensive also resurrects charges levelled earlier this year, when party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused the Congress and Rahul Gandhi of colluding with foreign elements to undermine India. In February, Bhatia alleged that organisations associated with George Soros were engaged in “anti-India activities” and claimed that funding to certain NGOs was substantially higher during the Congress-led UPA regime than under the current BJP government. He had also accused Gandhi of working with foreign forces to weaken the country, pointing to what he described as links with Soros-funded organisations.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday accused the Congress party of colluding with “anti-India” forces, categorically mentioning Rahul Gandhi’s presence at “Global Progressive Alliance” during his Germany visit. Referencing to Sam Pitroda’s remarks regarding the Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with the alliance, the party said that the alliance was a propagator of “anti-India” narratives, drawing connections between Geroge Soros and the grand old party again.“Rahul Gandhi’s long-time advisor, Sam Pitroda, who was also an advisor to his late father and the architect of his ideological mindset and psychology, has inadvertently exposed the real face of the Congress party. In an interview yesterday, he said that the Congress party is part of an alliance called the ‘Global Progressive Alliance,’ and Rahul Gandhi had gone to Germany to participate in it,” BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said.
“This Alliance is connected to an organisation that is part of a network of many organisations that are anti-India and promote anti-India narratives… When Sam Pitroda is asked about the connection between the Global Progressive Alliance and the Congress, he himself reveals that Rahul Gandhi is on its praesidium and Sam Pitroda is a member… After Sam Pitroda’s statement, I want to ask the Congress party if they become a member of the anti-India global conspiracy, if they become a member of the nefarious nexus of anti-India global forces?” he questioned.BJP posted a video of Pitroda where he could be heard talking about the alliance and accused the Congress of openly acknowledging Rahul’s “engagements with Soros-linked global networks.”“Now Congress is not even pretending. Senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has openly acknowledged Rahul Gandhi’s engagements with Soros-linked global networks. A foreign-funded ideological ecosystem, operating under the banner of ‘progressivism’, is openly influencing Indian politics. The question is no longer whether these links exist, but why they are being accepted so casually. When will Rahul Gandhi answer these questions?” the saffron party said in the post.The BJP’s comments come over Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Germany, where he toured BMW’s Munich headquarters. During the trip, he took aim at the Centre’s manufacturing record, arguing that India must “produce more” and claiming that the sector is in decline.“Manufacturing is the backbone of strong economies. Sadly, in India, manufacturing is declining. For us to accelerate growth, we need to produce more—build meaningful manufacturing ecosystems and create high-quality jobs at scale,” he said.The BJP’s fresh offensive also resurrects charges levelled earlier this year, when party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused the Congress and Rahul Gandhi of colluding with foreign elements to undermine India. In February, Bhatia alleged that organisations associated with George Soros were engaged in “anti-India activities” and claimed that funding to certain NGOs was substantially higher during the Congress-led UPA regime than under the current BJP government. He had also accused Gandhi of working with foreign forces to weaken the country, pointing to what he described as links with Soros-funded organisations.
