Opposition steps up attack on Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over Epstein Files
Opposition parties demanded the resignation of Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Petroleum Minister, after revelations about his interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Members of the INDIA bloc protested outside Parliament and raised slogans inside the House, forcing an adjournment. They questioned Puri's meeting with Epstein in 2014-2016 while he held no official post and alleged that Epstein may have been attempting to influence foreign policy. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera also highlighted emails suggesting that Puri discussed the 'Digital India' initiative with Epstein before its official launch.
13 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Opposition MPs staged a protest demanding the resignation of Hardeep Puri, who is under fire for alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Opposition parties demanded the resignation of Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Petroleum Minister, following revelations about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Congress party accuses Hardeep Singh Puri of lying about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, demanding his resignation based on 62 email exchanges and 14 meetings between 2014 and 2017.
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