Protests were held in New Delhi on Tuesday after opposition activists raised concerns over the mention of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recently released documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to footage and reporting by Al Jazeera.
Demonstrators, including members of opposition youth groups, gathered at central protest sites in the capital, calling for transparency and demanding an explanation from the government. Protesters accused the prime minister’s office of failing to adequately address the issue following the public release of the documents.
The documents form part of a broader disclosure of records connected to Epstein, whose associates and contacts have been scrutinised globally since his death. The released material contains references to multiple public figures, though inclusion in the files does not indicate wrongdoing.
India’s government has rejected any implication of misconduct, describing the references as misleading and politically motivated. Officials have said the mention relates to routine diplomatic activity and stressed that there is no evidence linking the prime minister to Epstein or any illegal conduct.
The ruling party has accused opposition groups of exploiting the document release to generate political controversy, while opposition leaders argue that the matter raises questions about accountability and transparency at the highest levels of government.
The protests come amid heightened political tensions in India, as global attention remains focused on the fallout from the Epstein document releases and their impact on public figures worldwide.