'Abhijieet Dipke, CJP funded by US donors': Singer Mary Millben backs PM Modi
American singer Mary Millben has alleged that US-based donors are funding Indian political figures to destabilize the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The claims have been met with denials from the accused, while BJP leaders have questioned the funding sources of the opposition group.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing intersection of international political influence, diaspora activism, and domestic Indian political polarization.
American singer Mary Millben has alleged that US-based donors opposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi are funding Abhijeet Dipke and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), claiming that the money is being used to support forces seeking to disrupt governance in India.In a post on X, Millben appealed to young Indians to speak out, saying, “This is not the time to be silent.” She alleged that donors in the US opposed to PM Modi were funding individuals working against the prime minister and his leadership.Millben, known for her patriotic performances, came into the spotlight in India during the country's 75th Independence Day celebrations in 2022. In 2023, she performed India's national anthem during Modi's visit to the US.In her post, Millben claimed that certain US donors follow a pattern of targeting conservative leaders globally.
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