EXCLUSIVE | India Dismisses ‘Epstein Files’ Reference to PM Modi as Baseless; MEA Issues Strong Rebuttal
New Delhi | Hind Samachar News Exclusive:
India on Friday issued a firm and unequivocal rejection of claims circulating on international platforms regarding a reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files, calling such insinuations “trashy ruminations by a convicted criminal” and asserting that they deserve the “utmost contempt.”
The sharp response came from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) after an email attributed to the late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein began circulating on social media and foreign websites, triggering speculative commentary.
What the Reference Contained
According to information reviewed by Hind Samachar News, the reference appears in a private email written by Epstein in July 2017, in which Prime Minister Modi’s name was mentioned solely in the context of his official diplomatic visit to Israel during that period.
The email reportedly contained unverified assumptions and speculative political commentary made by Epstein, without citing any interaction, meeting, communication, or personal association with the Indian Prime Minister.
MEA: Only Fact Is Official Israel Visit
Responding to media queries, the MEA categorically stated that:
The only factual element in the email is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook an official visit to Israel in July 2017, a well-documented diplomatic engagement.
All other content in the email is speculative, unsubstantiated, and lacks credibility, coming from a person who was a convicted criminal.
The MEA spokesperson emphasised that no Indian authority, record, or evidence suggests any personal or professional linkage between Prime Minister Modi and Jeffrey Epstein.
“Deserves Utmost Contempt”: India’s Strong Language
In unusually blunt diplomatic language, the External Affairs Ministry described the claims as “trashy ruminations”, asserting that such material should not be given legitimacy or amplification.
Officials stressed that documents originating from a convicted offender cannot be treated as credible sources, especially when they contain conjecture unrelated to verified facts.
Political and Diplomatic Context
Prime Minister Modi’s 2017 Israel visit was a historic diplomatic milestone, marking the first standalone visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Israel. The visit focused on:
Strategic cooperation
Defence and security ties
Agriculture and water management
Innovation and technology partnerships
Indian officials noted that attempts to distort such official engagements through unrelated criminal documents amount to misinformation.
Government Warns Against Misinformation
Senior government sources told Hind Samachar News that selective excerpts from large document dumps are being misused globally, often stripped of context, to create controversy.
The government urged media platforms and social media users to:
Distinguish between verified facts and speculative content
Avoid amplifying unsubstantiated claims
Exercise responsibility while reporting on sensitive diplomatic matters
India’s Position Clear and Final
The Government of India has made its position clear:
There is no wrongdoing, no association, and no credibility to the claims.
The reference carries no evidentiary value.
The matter stands closed from India’s perspective.
Conclusion
The MEA’s decisive response reflects India’s intent to protect the integrity of its highest constitutional office and counter misinformation at the global level. By drawing a sharp line between official diplomatic facts and criminal speculation, India has reaffirmed its commitment to truth, transparency, and responsible discourse.
— Hind Samachar News, Exclusive Desk
