In recent times, India has found itself in the crosshairs of a relentless campaign that seems to be driven by external forces with questionable motives. The orchestrator of this campaign is none other than the billionaire financier, George Soros, whose agenda appears to be to undermine India’s democratic institutions and stability.
This ongoing saga of attacks on India, often reminiscent of the infamous Hindenburg assault, has raised concerns in recent days. The timing of these attacks is uncanny, always occurring when India is making significant strides on the international stage, such as its moon mission and the Nation’s role in hosting the G20 summit.
At the heart of this campaign is the ‘Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project’ (OCCRP), a global network of “investigative journalists” that claims to expose corruption and crime. However, it has come to light that OCCRP is funded, among others, by Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF), an entity known for its scepticism, if not outright disdain, for India’s democratic process and its leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Soros has made no secret of his antipathy towards Modi’s India, and his comments have been openly critical of the government’s policies and its close ties to certain business figures. He even prophesied a “democratic revival” in India, suggesting that Adani Enterprises’ stock market difficulties would weaken Modi’s influence.
However, India has not only weathered these attacks but has also emerged stronger and more self-assured on the global stage. The nation’s resilience has been on full display, and Prime Minister Modi has boldly declared his vision for India to become the third-largest economy in the world during his third term.
Despite the setbacks to his agenda, Soros seems relentless in his pursuit of destabilising India’s democracy. His OSF has been linked to anti-CAA and anti-farm law protests, and there are suspicions of his influence reaching into top global think tanks and educational institutions. The aim appears to be to manipulate India’s elite and exert influence from both above and below.
Soros is a master of disguise, known for changing his rhetoric to suit different audiences. He claims to advocate for transparency and openness, yet his own organisation, OSF, has been rated as one of the least transparent “think tanks” in the world. This dual-faced approach extends to his financial activities, where he champions capitalism while simultaneously criticising its effects on society.
In recent years, Soros has unveiled his ambitious initiative, the Open Society University Network (OSUN), pledging a significant sum to promote teaching and research worldwide, ostensibly to fight dictators. Yet, his comments about identifying dictators as those who view him as an enemy reveal a concerning pattern of personal vendettas.
In essence, George Soros poses a significant threat to democracy not only in India but globally. His relentless attacks on India, his megalomania, and his questionable connections underscore the need for India to remain vigilant and prepared for more future Hindenburg-like assaults.
As long as there exists an anti-India ecosystem in the West as well as the East and funds flow into Soros’ coffers, the battle to protect India’s democratic values and sovereignty will continue.