Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10pm on 07 Dec 2024,Saturday India Global
The United States on Saturday rejected BJP’s claims that the American “deep state” and US-funded organisations collaborated with the OCCRP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to undermine India’s image. A US embassy spokesperson termed the allegations “disappointing,” emphasizing America’s commitment to media freedom globally. The BJP had linked the OCCRP's funding to US entities, citing a French media report, and accused Gandhi of using its reports to criticize PM Modi and Gautam Adani. The US clarified that its support for journalism focuses on professional development and does not influence editorial choices. The controversy has sparked calls for transparency.
