Amid allegations of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) taking money from China, Congress hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging a connection between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s son and Chinese funds.
While speaking to media, Congress leader Pawan Khera said that information on RGF taking funds from China is available in public domain and that organisations receive grants from everywhere in this manner.
He then alleged that organisation for which External Affairs Minister’s son works has received grants from Chinese Embassy thrice. “We didn’t level any allegations as that is how funds are raised,” he added.
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) was cancelled as it received Rs 1.35 crore from the Chinese Embassy.
Taking an aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Khera asked why is he negating the sacrifices of our soldiers by giving a clean chit to China over its activity on border.
“What is wrong here? You answer why is PM Modi scared of China? Why does he not open his mouth in front of them? Why does he give them a clean chit and negate the sacrifices of our own jawans and insult them?” asked the Congress leader.
The developments have come amid uproar in Parliament over the clash between Indian and Chinese troops along the border in Arunachal Pradesh and Centre’s refusal to hold discussions on it. Opposition parties have been creating ruckus in the ongoing winter session of Parliament over the issue.
