George Soros and His 5 Propaganda Campaigns Against India — Why India Must Stay Alert...

If you've been following Indian politics over the last two years, you've probably heard the name George Soros thrown around quite a bit. But ever wonder who is George Soros? And why does India keep finding itself in his crosshairs?

Written by NBP Desk, Delhi, Published by Deepak Sriram, 25 May 2026, Monday, 12:05 AM IST

George Soros is a 93-year-old Hungarian-American billionaire and one of the most powerful financiers in the world. He made his fortune through currency speculation, famously "breaking the Bank of England" in 1992 by shorting the British pound. Since then, he has used his billions to fund a vast global network of NGOs, media outlets, and activist organisations under the banner of his Open Society Foundations (OSF). On the surface, it promotes democracy and human rights. But look closely at the pattern, and a different picture emerges, especially when it comes to India. But why George Soros is against India and why he wants to use his money to demean India. Here are some of his propagandas against India.    

Propaganda #1 — Using "Democracy Rankings" to Shame India

Soros has funded international organisations like Freedom House and the V-Dem (Varieties of Democracy) Institute, which have repeatedly published reports that rank India low on democratic freedoms. These rankings are then picked up by global media and used to paint India as an authoritarian state. What the average reader doesn't know is who is paying for these reports. When the money trail leads back to OSF, the "independent" label starts looking very shaky.

Propaganda #2 — The Adani-Hindenburg Attack

In February 2023, American short-seller Hindenburg Research released a damaging report against the Adani Group, causing a massive crash in Adani stocks and shaking Indian markets. Soros wasted no time exploiting the controversy, publicly attacking the Indian government and claiming that Modi and Adani's fates were intertwined, predicting political consequences for the Prime Minister. BJP leaders directly accused Soros-backed Hindenburg of spreading anti-India propaganda with the goal of ousting the Modi government.

Whether or not you support Modi, using a financial attack to trigger political chaos in a democracy of 1.4 billion people is deeply concerning.

Propaganda #3 — Funding OCCRP to Target Indian Corporates

In December 2024, French media outlet Mediapart revealed that the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), which has repeatedly published explosive reports targeting Indian businesses and politicians, is funded by Soros's Open Society Foundations and the United States government. The OCCRP released a report targeting a top Indian corporate whose matters were already being heard in the Supreme Court, a clear attempt to influence public opinion while the judiciary was still deliberating.

Propaganda #4 — The "Modi Mirage" Report and Congress Connection

An NGO called "Friends for Democracy," run by Jonathan Soros, George Soros's son, published a report called "Modi Mirage," which was then amplified by Indian opposition leaders including Congress's Jairam Ramesh. This is the most troubling angle, foreign-funded narratives being used as political ammunition inside India's own Parliament.

Propaganda #5 — Funding a Global Media Network Against India

The Guardian published a scathing article portraying Home Minister Amit Shah in a deeply negative light. What went unreported was that The Guardian is a partner of Project Syndicate, a network of over 500 media outlets across 156 countries, primarily funded by George Soros. This means a single billionaire can push one narrative across hundreds of publications globally, making it appear like "international consensus" when it is actually coordinated messaging.

So Why Is He Doing This?

The honest answer is, it's about power and positioning. Since early 2023, Soros has emerged as a central target of BJP's rhetoric, with the party accusing him of sponsoring opposition groups and backing Modi critics with the intent of destabilising India. A strong, self-reliant India that is replacing China in global supply chains and asserting its own foreign policy is a country that doesn't bend to external pressure. That independence makes certain global power brokers uncomfortable.

What Should India Do?

India has already tightened its Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) rules to limit foreign funding of NGOs. But awareness is equally important. Every Indian citizen, regardless of political affiliation, must ask one simple question when they see a damning report about India: Who paid for this? The answer, more often than not these days, leads back to the same address.