Hardeep Singh Puri lashed out at Rahul Gandhi, creating political stir by mentioning Epstein files: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: The war of words that started in the corridors of Parliament has now reached international controversies. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s recent allegations, he has raised an issue which has created a stir from social media to political circles. Puri gestured to Rahul Gandhi ‘Epstein Files’ Serious questions have been raised regarding this.

What is Hardeep Singh Puri’s counterattack?

Hardeep Singh Puri, responding to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of ‘crony capitalism’ against the government, said that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others.

Taunt on social media: Puri said in his statement, “Rahul Gandhi tarnishes the image of India by going abroad. Instead of worrying about India, he should think about those files (Epstein files) in which the names of many influential people are coming out.”

Support for breach of privilege: Puri also made it clear that Rahul Gandhi has lied in the House, hence bringing a breach of privilege motion against him is the right step.

What is the ‘Epstein Files’ controversy? (The Epstein Mystery)

Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier who was accused of serious allegations of sex trafficking and exploitation of minors.

High-profile list: The files, released on court orders in 2024 and 2025, contained the names of many powerful world leaders, actors and businessmen who had at one time or another traveled with Epstein or visited his private island.

Political Weapon: The ruling party in India often uses these files symbolically to target the opposition, to indicate that the reality of leaders going on foreign tours may be something else. However, Rahul Gandhi’s name has not yet been directly linked publicly in these official files.

Root of controversy: Rahul’s speech in Parliament

This entire controversy started when Rahul Gandhi targeted the government in the House and accused it of benefiting some industrialists.

BJP’s stance: BJP says that Rahul Gandhi made personal attacks on PM Modi and the Home Minister without any evidence.

Defense of Congress: Congress says ministers like Hardeep Singh Puri are resorting to old and unrelated international files to divert attention from the main issues.

Will this matter escalate?

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has already talked about action against Rahul. This new attack by Hardeep Singh Puri has added fuel to the fire. Now it remains to be seen whether Congress responds to this through ‘Defamation’ or whether this debate will be confined to the floor of Parliament.