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MEA Slams "Trashy" Epstein Email Reference to PM Modi's Israel Visit

The Ministry of External Affairs has vehemently dismissed a reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2017 Israel visit found in a recently released email from the Epstein files, calling it the "trashy ruminations" of a convicted criminal. The Congress party, however, has seized on the reference, alleging it raises serious questions about judgment and transparency. This comes as the US Department of Justice released a massive batch of over three million pages of investigative material related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The MEA confirmed the official 2017 visit but condemned all other implications in the email.

Key Points: India Dismisses Epstein File Reference to PM Modi's 2017 Visit

  • MEA dismisses Epstein email reference
  • Congress alleges "serious questions"
  • US releases millions of Epstein documents
  • PM Modi's 2017 Israel visit confirmed
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"Trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal," MEA rubbishes reference to PM Modi's 2017 Israel visit in Epstein email

MEA rejects "trashy ruminations" in Epstein email about PM Modi's Israel trip. Congress raises questions as US releases millions of documents.

"trashy ruminations by a convicted criminal, which deserve to be dismissed with the utmost contempt - MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, January 31

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday dismissed the references made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in 2017 in an email that is purportedly part of the recently released Epstein Files. The MEA dubbed the reference as the trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal.

"We have seen reports of an email message from the so-called Epstein files that has a reference to the Prime Minister and his visit to Israel. Beyond the fact of the Prime Minister's official visit to Israel in July 2017, the rest of the allusions in the email are little more than trashy ruminations by a convicted criminal, which deserve to be dismissed with the utmost contempt," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

Earlier, the Congress party had sought to raise the issue of the Prime Minister being named in a purported email that is part of the documents released from the Epstein estate

"That India's PM could have a proximity to such a disgraced figure raises serious questions of judgment, transparency, and diplomatic propriety. It is now clear that the Prime Minister had a direct unexplained association with Jeffery Epstein whose infamous list of elite clients has wreaked havoc ever since the Epstein files began to be released," alleged Congress leader Pawan Khera.

The US Department of Justice on Friday (local time) released a major batch of investigative material linked to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, making public more than three million pages of records along with over 2,000 videos and around 180,000 images.

Announcing the disclosures at a news conference, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the release fulfils a transparency mandate passed by Congress last year. "Today's release marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance with the act," Blanche said.

Epstein died by apparent suicide in a New York jail cell in August 2019, a month after being indicted on federal sex trafficking charges. He had earlier served 13 months in custody in Florida following a controversial plea deal in 2008.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While I agree the source is tainted, the Congress is right to ask questions. Transparency is paramount for any democracy. If there's nothing to hide, a clear, detailed explanation should be given, not just a dismissal. We deserve better than "trust us".
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Rahul R
Baseless allegations! Every world leader who visited certain countries or attended global forums around that time is being dragged into this Epstein mess by conspiracy theorists. Our PM's foreign policy achievements stand on their own merit. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone following this case, the email seems to be just a mention, not evidence of any meeting or wrongdoing. The MEA's strong language is understandable to protect the office of the PM from being smeared by association. The real focus should be on Epstein's victims.
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Aman W
This is classic opposition strategy before elections - throw mud and see what sticks. The timing is suspicious. The 2017 Israel visit was widely covered and a diplomatic success. Let's not get distracted by foreign gossip.
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Nisha Z
Feeling proud of our MEA's swift and firm response. "Trashy ruminations" is the perfect description. We should not let the dignity of our Prime Minister's office be dragged down by international scandals involving the worst of humanity. Our focus should be on national issues.

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