BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi Of Speaking The Language Of George Soros In The Hindenburg Matter

BJP launched a scathing attack on the Congress for relying on US short-seller Hindenburg's latest charges against Sebi, saying the party is conspiring with foreign forces to destablise India's economy. In a press conference, BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad said that Hindenburg's latest report was released on Saturday. "They (the opposition) raised this issue aggressively on Sunday so that the Indian stock market can take a hit," he said. The US short-seller has alleged that Sebi did not investigate Adani Group as its chairperson Madhabi Puru Buch had offshore investments in funds linked to the Indian conglomerate. The Adani Group, Sebi, and Buch issued separate statements, rejecting the charges. The Congress has demanded a probe by the JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee) into the latest charges by Hindenburg. However, Prasad said that when Hindenburg came out with its first report in January last year, a legal process was followed. "Rahul Gandhi who talks about JPC should have taken part in the legal process," he said. "SEBI has sent a notice to Hindenburg but instead of responding to the notice, Hindenburg is making baseless allegations," the BJP leader said, adding that the market regulator and its chairperson have given proper reply.