India in Controversy as Narendra Modi’s Name Allegedly Appears in Epstein Files


Published: 08:21 1 February 2026
India has been drawn into fresh controversy amid growing concerns over sexual violence and abuse, following claims that the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surfaced in documents related to the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The allegation has sparked widespread discussion both domestically and internationally.
Recently, the US administration released a new batch of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, widely referred to as the “Epstein Files.” These documents reportedly contain more than three million pages, around 2,000 videos, and approximately 180,000 images. Following their release, the names of several influential figures have once again come under scrutiny, with claims circulating that Narendra Modi’s name is also mentioned.
According to the disputed information, Modi’s name allegedly appears in reference to his visit to Israel in July 2017. However, the Indian government has categorically rejected the claim.
On January 31, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in an official statement that an email being circulated in connection with the Epstein Files mentions the Prime Minister’s Israel visit. He clarified, however, that the other details contained in the email are entirely baseless and detached from reality.
The documents also claim that Jeffrey Epstein maintained close ties with former US President Bill Clinton and current President Donald Trump. The US Department of Justice has stated that the release of these materials is aimed at ensuring transparency in the legal proceedings related to Epstein’s crimes.
Epstein was arrested in 2019, and investigations into his activities began soon after. However, following his mysterious death in prison, global controversy intensified over the possible involvement of high-profile individuals linked to his network.
The Indian government has dismissed the allegations as “dirty imagination,” repeatedly asserting that all accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi are completely unfounded and politically motivated. Analysts, however, believe that further disclosures from the Epstein Files could trigger new debates and controversies in the future.
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