Sat Dec 07 08:55:02 UTC 2024: ## US Deep State Allegedly Used ‘Soft Power’ to Destabilize India, Report Claims
**New Delhi, India** – A new report alleges a concerted effort by the US “Deep State,” leveraging “soft power” through a network of NGOs and media outlets, to destabilize the democratically elected government of India. The report details how significant foreign funding, channeled through organizations like the Open Society Foundations and the Omidyar Network, allegedly fueled unrest and attempted regime change.
The report cites several instances, including the 2018 Sterlite protests, the 2020 Delhi riots, and the 2020-21 farmer protests, claiming that NGOs and certain media organizations played a key role in instigating and funding these events. It further alleges that the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), an investigative journalism group, received up to $47 million in funding from the US Deep State, publishing reports targeting governments opposed by the US. The report also points to the Adani Group as a target, suggesting an attempt to damage India’s infrastructure capabilities.
The report highlights the 2016 crackdown on the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), which restricted foreign funding to Indian NGOs. This led to a shift in funding strategies, with the report alleging that organizations like the Open Society Foundations circumvented restrictions by using intermediary organizations based in countries like the UK.
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) is presented as a case study, highlighting its significant funding from the Open Society Foundation and subsequent funding routed through its UK branch after the FCRA restrictions. The report also examines the National Foundation for India (NFI) and the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), detailing their alleged funding from Soros-linked organizations and the Omidyar Network. These NGOs, the report claims, engaged in activities such as journalist training and grant-giving to support narratives aligned with the funders’ ideologies.
The report concludes that this network of NGOs and media outlets forms a complex system designed to push specific political ideologies within India, effectively weaponizing “soft power” to influence Indian politics. The authors call for greater transparency and accountability within these organizations. The allegations contained within the report are serious and require thorough investigation. No official response has been issued by the Indian government or the organizations named in the report at the time of publication.
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