Indian Leaders Connections in Jeffrey Epstein's America Papers

 Indian Connections in Jeffrey Epstein's America Papers 

The term "America papers" in this context likely refers to recently released documents from Jeffrey Epstein's emails, calendars, and communications, declassified by the U.S. House Oversight Committee in November 2025. These files, part of ongoing investigations into Epstein's network (the convicted sex offender who died in 2019), reveal his attempts at influence peddling among global elites, including Indian political and business figures. The disclosures have sparked a political row in India between the BJP (ruling party) and Congress (opposition), but they do not allege direct involvement in Epstein's crimes—only mentions of scheduled meetings, invitations, and brokered introductions. Below is a breakdown of the documented connections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Hardeep Singh Puri's Mentions

Hardeep Singh Puri, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (and a senior BJP leader), is referenced multiple times in Epstein's records from 2014–2017, when Puri was based in New York as Vice President of the International Peace Institute (a UN-affiliated think tank) and Secretary General of the Independent Commission on Multilateralism.

  • 2014 Email Invitation: In a September 19, 2014, email exchange between Epstein and Kathryn "Kathy" Ruemmler (then-Deutsche Bank general counsel and former White House counsel), Epstein listed Puri (misspelled as "Hardeep Puree") among high-profile invitees to private events on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and Climate Summit in New York. Other names included former UK PM Gordon Brown and ex-CIA Director Bill Burns. Epstein described these as networking opportunities for global leaders.
  • Scheduled Meetings: Epstein's private calendars log at least five appointments with Puri:
    • June 2014 (with Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen, a known Epstein associate).
    • September and October 2014.
    • February 2015 (noted as Puri's arrival in New York).
    • January 2016.
    • January 2017. These occurred after Epstein's 2008 conviction for procuring underage girls, raising questions about the nature of their interactions.

Puri has not confirmed attending these meetings or knowing Epstein personally, declining comment when approached by journalists. The BJP has downplayed the references as "random name-dropping" and "drunk bragging on Gmail," pointing to the name misspelling as evidence of unreliability and noting no links to Epstein's criminal activities.

Narendra Modi's Mentions

Modi appears indirectly in Epstein's communications, primarily through Epstein's efforts to broker geopolitical introductions amid U.S.-India tensions with China and strengthening India-Israel ties. There is no record of Modi meeting Epstein.

  • 2019 Meeting Proposal with Steve Bannon: In mid-2019 (shortly after Modi's re-election on May 23), Epstein texted an associate (redacted, but context matches Bannon) about arranging a meeting between Modi and Steve Bannon (former Trump White House chief strategist and anti-China hawk). Epstein wrote: "I can set... you should meet with modi" and "modi on board," emphasizing shared goals like "stopping china." Bannon responded "please," but no follow-up occurred. This was less than two months before Epstein's arrest. Bannon has not commented.
  • 2017 Communications on U.S. Visit and Israel Strategy: Emails from an account linked to industrialist Anil Ambani (Reliance Group) shared an article with Epstein about Modi's potential early U.S. visit after a Trump call, signed "BR, Anil." Epstein replied: "India Israel Key -not for email," referencing an "Israel strategy" amid internal conflicts. This ties into Ambani's 2016 $10 billion joint venture with Israeli defense firm Rafael for missile systems, part of Modi's push for India-Israel military ties (India became Israel's top arms buyer by 2017).

These references highlight Epstein's role in backchannel diplomacy, leveraging his networks for U.S.-India-Israel alignments, but Modi's office has not responded to queries.

Political Reactions and Broader Context

The releases have fueled partisan clashes:

  • Congress: Described the Puri mentions as "absolutely shocking" and a "serious" issue, demanding transparency from Puri and the BJP on women's rights grounds. Leaders like Supriya Shrinate and Anuma Acharya called for Puri to "come clean."
  • BJP: Dismissed the episode as "bogus" with "ZERO reference to supplying girls," accusing Congress of politicizing old, unverified emails. Spokespersons like Pradeep Bhandari and Amit Malviya compared it to past opposition scandals.

On X (formerly Twitter), reactions since November 1, 2025, range from satirical memes (e.g., fake "breaking news" linking unrelated figures like Sachin Tendulkar to Epstein) to opposition accusations tying Modi, Puri, and Ambani to a "compromise network." Pro-BJP users label it a smear campaign.

Figure

Key Documented Interaction

Date Range

BJP Response

Congress Response

Hardeep Singh Puri

Email invitation to UN events; 5+ calendar meetings

2014–2017

"Random name-dropping; misspelled name shows unreliability"

"Serious and shocking; Puri must explain"

Narendra Modi

Brokered meeting offer with Bannon; indirect U.S./Israel visit talks via Ambani

2017–2019

No direct comment; folded into broader dismissal

Questions on Epstein's influence peddling in India geopolitics

These documents underscore Epstein's global reach but provide no evidence of wrongdoing by Modi or Puri. Investigations continue, with calls for fuller declassifications. For the latest developments, monitoring U.S. congressional releases is recommended.

Source: Grok

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