The Congress party demanded a clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on following follows reports of his name appearing in US investigative files related to jeffrey Epstein. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) quickly dismissed these associations. They described the claims as “trashy ruminations” from a convicted criminal.
The controversy began when the Congress party shared two documents on social media. These documents reportedly show Epstein discussing the Prime Minister’s diplomatic meetings.
One specific email from 9 July 2017 has caused significant concern . In the message, Epstein claimed the Indian Prime Minister “took advice”. He further alleged that Modi “danced and sang in Israel” for the benefit of the US President. Epstein concluded the message by writing, “IT WORKED!” .
Government Dismissal of Claims
The MEA issued a formal statement to address these reports. They acknowledged seeing an email that referenced the Prime Minister and his visit to Israel. However, they dismissed all other allusions in the message.
The ministry stated that the claims deserve “utmost contempt” . They argued that the words of a criminal should not be taken seriously. Beyond the fact of the official visit, they labeled the rest of the content as fiction.
A Timeline of Diplomatic Events
The email appears to reference a specific period in 2017. Prime Minister Modi visited Israel from 4 to 6 July that year. This was the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.
Shortly before that, Modi visited the United States on 26 and 27 June. During that trip, he held his first bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump. The Congress leaders now insist these timings make the Epstein references “truly scandalous”.
Congress Raises Serious Questions
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh called the Prime Minister’s silence “unacceptable”. He argued that the issue affects the nation’s dignity and international reputation. Pawan Khera also posted several questions on social media for the PM.
The opposition wants to know why Epstein would mention “taking advice”. They are also asking what specific “benefit” was provided to the US President . Finally, they have demanded an explanation for what Epstein meant by saying it “worked”.
Q&A: Understanding the Epstein Files Controversy
What are the “Epstein files”?
They are publicly released court and investigative records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network . The US Department of Justice released them under the Epstein Files Transparency Act .
How did the Indian government respond?
The MEA dismissed the documents as trashy ruminations and insisted they deserve to be treated with contempt .
Why is the Congress party upset?
They believe the mention of the PM in these files is a matter of national dignity that requires immediate accountability .
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is there any proof of a meeting between Modi and Epstein?
The documents show Epstein writing about the PM, but they do not confirm a physical meeting took place .
What did Epstein say in the 2017 email?
He claimed the PM took advice and acted in Israel to benefit the US President .
When did the Prime Minister visit Israel? The official visit took place in July 2017 to mark 25 years of diplomatic relations .
Who released these investigative files? The US Department of Justice released the records as part of a transparency act .
Has PM Modi responded personally? As of Saturday, the Prime Minister had not issued a personal clarification on the matter .