Jitendra Singh Alleges Foreign Funding Behind Anti-Government Campaigns
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New Delhi Nov 05: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday alleged that certain individuals and groups were receiving financial support from foreign sources, including US-based donors and Pakistani political figures, to create anti-government narratives and mobilise protests in India.
He said intelligence inputs and available statistics indicated that several claims being circulated against the government lacked a factual basis. He alleged that attempts were being made to manufacture narratives against constitutional institutions and the democratic process through externally supported campaigns.
Referring to the activities of individuals associated with the CJP agitation, Singh cited allegations concerning foreign financial assistance to some of its activists. He had earlier named Abhijit Dipke, alleging that he received funds from US-based donors, and Ashutosh Ranka, whom he accused of receiving financial support from Pakistani political figures. He had also referred to a woman named Sania in connection with alleged funding during Operation Sindoor.
The minister's remarks came amid the controversy surrounding the CJP campaign and opposition parties' allegations against the Election Commission over SIR.
Taking aim at those attempting to shift political battles from electoral platforms to the streets, Singh said that people who failed to secure electoral victories were trying to achieve through street protests what they could not accomplish through the ballot box.
Singh also criticised the Congress for what he described as selective concern over examination paper leaks. He questioned why the party was raising the NEET controversy but was not displaying similar concern over alleged paper leaks in Punjab and Karnataka. He specifically questioned the silence of Karnataka's Education Minister on the issue.
Asked whether any action had been initiated over the alleged foreign funding, Singh said intelligence and other concerned agencies were examining such matters. He maintained that these investigations were handled confidentially and that the Home Ministry or the concerned agencies would share information at an appropriate time.
The minister's allegations have brought the issue of foreign funding and the transparency of organisations involved in political campaigns back into focus. However, the allegations against the individuals named by him have not been independently established.
Addressing a press conference on November 5, Singh questioned the credibility and funding sources of those leading campaigns against the government, particularly the agitation surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
He said intelligence inputs and available statistics indicated that several claims being circulated against the government lacked a factual basis. He alleged that attempts were being made to manufacture narratives against constitutional institutions and the democratic process through externally supported campaigns.
Referring to the activities of individuals associated with the CJP agitation, Singh cited allegations concerning foreign financial assistance to some of its activists. He had earlier named Abhijit Dipke, alleging that he received funds from US-based donors, and Ashutosh Ranka, whom he accused of receiving financial support from Pakistani political figures. He had also referred to a woman named Sania in connection with alleged funding during Operation Sindoor.
The minister's remarks came amid the controversy surrounding the CJP campaign and opposition parties' allegations against the Election Commission over SIR.
Taking aim at those attempting to shift political battles from electoral platforms to the streets, Singh said that people who failed to secure electoral victories were trying to achieve through street protests what they could not accomplish through the ballot box.
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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reveals:
"There is enough evidence to suggest that Abhijeet Dipke has been receiving funds from US-based donors and that Ashutosh Ranka is being paid by Pakistani politicians."
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"When they are not able to win an election through the ballot box, they think they can win it on roads and streets, which will never happen in a country like India," he said.
Singh also criticised the Congress for what he described as selective concern over examination paper leaks. He questioned why the party was raising the NEET controversy but was not displaying similar concern over alleged paper leaks in Punjab and Karnataka. He specifically questioned the silence of Karnataka's Education Minister on the issue.
Asked whether any action had been initiated over the alleged foreign funding, Singh said intelligence and other concerned agencies were examining such matters. He maintained that these investigations were handled confidentially and that the Home Ministry or the concerned agencies would share information at an appropriate time.
The minister's allegations have brought the issue of foreign funding and the transparency of organisations involved in political campaigns back into focus. However, the allegations against the individuals named by him have not been independently established.