Union Minister Rijiju urges unity against 'anti-India forces,' highlights Soros issue

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju has called for a united front against "anti-India forces," urging political parties, including the Congress, to refrain from viewing such matters through a partisan lens. Addressing reporters on Monday, December 9, Rijiju emphasised the seriousness of reports linking billionaire investor George Soros to activities deemed detrimental to national interests.

 

“I think that few issues before the country shouldn't be seen with political lenses,” Rijiju stated. “George Soros and his links - that have come to light - we do not see it as an issue relating Congress party, Rahul Gandhi. We should take the issue seriously - if it is related to anti-India forces. We do not see this as party politics... We have told Congress and other parties that we will discuss over the Constitution on December 13 and 14 (in Lok Sabha) and on December 16 and 17 (in Rajya Sabha)."

 

"I want to appeal to the leaders of the Congress party and its workers that if even their leaders are found to have links with anti-India forces, they also should raise their voices and we should be united and fight unitedly against anti-India forces,” he added.

 

The remarks come amid opposition protests outside Parliament, demanding discussions on the Adani issue. Rijiju reiterated the government’s proposal to allocate December 13–14 for discussions in the Lok Sabha and December 16–17 in the Rajya Sabha.

 

Responding to questions about the INDIA bloc, Rijiju pointed to reported internal dissent within the alliance. "We have no intention to interfere, but I’ve heard concerns from alliance members about Rahul Gandhi’s leadership,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Sharad Pawar recently highlighted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s potential as a national leader, further fueling discussions about leadership dynamics within the opposition.