Hardeep Singh Puri denies Epstein link
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Feb 11, 2026
The event has a minor impact on financial markets, primarily affecting the political landscape in India. The allegations and denials could cause short-term reputational fluctuations for the involved political figures, Hardeep Singh Puri and Rahul Gandhi, but are unlikely to have a direct or significant effect on broader market indices or specific industries.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is facing allegations from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who claimed Puri's name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Hardeep Singh Puri vehemently denied these claims in a press conference, stating his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein were limited to three or four professional meetings as part of an International Peace Institute delegation. He clarified that these interactions had nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities. Hardeep Singh Puri also referenced an email exchange with Reid Hoffman, copied to Jeffrey Epstein, discussing India's economic opportunities. The India — Bharatiya Janata Party plans to move a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi for his 'baseless allegations.'
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