Leading this campaign is the Netherlands-based Foundation The London Story (FTLS), alongside partner organizations, with the apparent goal of influencing European Union policymakers against India.

FTLS, exposed as a project of the U.S.-based Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) and Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR)—both criticized for their anti-India and Pakistan-linked agendas—has a track record of promoting narratives hostile to India.

In 2023, FTLS partnered with the Pakistan-sponsored Stand With Kashmir to push for a boycott of the G20 summit in Kashmir, India. The organization has also worked to depict journalism in India as perilous. In 2022, FTLS hosted Washington Post journalist Rana Ayyub to speak on alleged attacks on Indian journalists, aiming to shape EU policymakers’ perceptions of India’s media environment.

The latest initiative, a briefing on the Adivasi community in Bastar, is co-organized by FTLS, the London Mining Network, India Justice Project, and Indian Alliance Paris. The event features speakers such as Bela Bhatia, a professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Bastar, Professor G. Haragopal, Binota Moy Dhamai, and Ana Celestial from the Philippines. This briefing appears strategically designed to highlight alleged human rights abuses in India, aligning with the broader objective of isolating India on the global stage.

Bela Bhatia, a prominent speaker, has been mired in controversy. In 2016, locals in Chhattisgarh branded her a “Naxalite” and protested her presence, accusing her of fabricating cases against security forces.

In May 2017, Podiyam Pandu, a surrendered Maoist cadre, claimed that Bhatia and Nandini Sundar, wife of journalist Siddharth Varadarajan, were in contact with Maoist insurgents. Sundar faced charges in November 2016 for the murder of a tribal person in Sukma district, alongside allegations of rioting and inciting violence, further fueling scrutiny of Bhatia’s affiliations.

Bhatia is married to Jean Drèze, a Belgian-born economist who became an Indian citizen in 2002. Drèze, a vocal critic of Indian policies, has been accused of promoting anti-state narratives, including opposition to the 2019 abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir. He co-founded the Centre for Equity Studies (CES) with Harsh Mander, a former IAS officer whose career is fraught with controversy.

CES has faced allegations of violating the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), leading to its license suspension in 2023. In 2024, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided Mander’s home and CES offices, alleging the diversion of Rs 32.71 lakh from its FCRA account to individuals, in violation of regulations. CES has received funding from organizations like Oxfam and Action Aid, raising concerns about its financial dealings.

Mander’s NGOs, including CES, have also been linked to disturbing allegations of child abuse. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights filed complaints against CES-run children’s homes, prompting Delhi Police cases under the Juvenile Justice Act. These controversies have cast doubt on the credibility of Mander and his associated organizations.

According to @OSINTWa_com, FTLS and its partners, in coordination with U.S.-based Jamaat fronts like IAMC, form a transatlantic network aimed at undermining India by infiltrating human rights spaces in Europe. By amplifying crises like the situation in Bastar, these groups seek to pressure international bodies such as the United Nations and advance their propaganda. Critics argue that this network operates as a fifth column, leveraging Western platforms to influence policies against India while concealing their alleged ties to Pakistan.

As these organizations intensify their campaigns, India faces the challenge of countering these narratives globally. The Bastar briefing is part of a broader strategy to depict India as an oppressive state, with the ultimate aim of diplomatic isolation. The activities of FTLS and its allies remain under scrutiny, as their influence in Europe raises concerns about foreign interference in India’s sovereignty.

Truschke’s empty chairs and vacant hall may be viewed as a wakeup call for her and others who share a similar approach.

Controversial historian Audrey Truschke’s highly anticipated event, focusing on the significance of freedom of speech in defending human rights, experienced a disappointing turnout as the venue echoed with empty chairs and vacant seats. The lack of attendees at the gathering appears to reflect a resounding message from the public, indicating their disinterest in embracing what many perceive as “malicious propaganda aimed at destabilizing countries”.

Truschke, known for her controversial views and provocative statements, along with the speakers of Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) like Rasheed Ahmed, had hoped to attract a large and diverse audience for a biased discussion on the role of freedom of speech in safeguarding human rights. However, the event, initially intended as a platform for dialogue and intellectual exchange, instead served as a stark reminder of public skepticism surrounding Truschke’s agenda.

Held at a prominent venue in the heart of the city, the event was anticipated to draw individuals eager to engage with Truschke’s ideas. Nevertheless, the lack of attendees conveyed a clear message: the public is increasingly unwilling to entertain narratives perceived as potentially harmful and divisive.

Critics have frequently accused Truschke of promoting a narrative that seeks to destabilize countries by exploiting sensitive historical events. They argue that her approach disregards the complexities of history and selectively chooses facts to support her own agenda.

While freedom of speech unquestionably remains a fundamental right that should be safeguarded, the response to Truschke’s event underscores the importance of responsible speech and the rejection of misinformation. It seems that people are becoming more discerning in their consumption of information, unwilling to endorse ideas they perceive as potentially harmful or misleading.

This incident serves as a reminder that the responsibility of speakers and intellectuals extends beyond exercising the right to freedom of speech. It is crucial to approach topics with sensitivity, integrity, and a commitment to truth, in order to avoid undermining the very values they claim to defend.

Truschke’s empty chairs and vacant hall may be viewed as a wakeup call for her and others who share a similar approach. It serves as a reminder that the public demands intellectual rigor, balanced perspectives, and constructive dialogue that fosters understanding, rather than divisive narratives that sow discord and instability.

As discussions surrounding the importance of freedom of speech persist, it is imperative to uphold the values of critical thinking, respect for diverse viewpoints, and responsible dissemination of information. Only through such a collective effort can societies navigate the complexities of today’s world and ensure that the defense of human rights remains a unifying force rather than a source of division.

Below is the explosive content DisInfo Lab has unearthed about Soros’ complicated network including Muslim Brotherhood. The content below is verbatim based on Lab’s Twitter thread shared with the Milli Chronicle.

Philanthropist’ George Soros has been promoting democracy all over the world — just like that. Incidentally, many fronts that target India’s image with fake data and fabricated stories, exploiting India’s fault-lines, found to be linked with Soros — just like that.

India has been very lucky in terms of enemies — from Islamists to Communist China. But there are players who operate from shadows. From layers within layers. Our protagonist is one. The machinery he runs manage to exploit all Indian fault-lines simultaneously.

Religious Freedom

India has been blacklisted by the USCIRF on religious freedom (2020-22). Its commissioner, Anurima Bhargava played a critical role in backlisting India, and called for sanctioning India. Bhargava is 2016 Fellow of the Open Society Foundation (OSF).

Anurima later moved from USCIRF to the ‘Doc Society’, a US-based documentary and multimedia house known for its documentary on Ravish Kumar. Doc Society also receives funds from OSF. Expect some blockbusters.

Kashmir Conflict

There has been a sudden spurt of ‘foreign experts’ on Kashmir since 2019 – one such expert is Khaled Beydoun. Interestingly, Beydoun didn’t talk about India or Kashmir till about 2019. Beydoun had received Soros Equality Fellowship in 2018.

Islamophobia in India?

While the Islamophobia narrative was launched through an orchestrated campaign by Pakistan establishment, the narrative has also been pushed by global foot soldiers like Beydoun, again from 2019.

Fascism

Campaigns for labelling India as Fascist state is spearheaded by ‘Hindus for Hire (HfHR)’ since 2019. HfHR cofounder, Sunita Vishwanath is ex-Associate Director at Soros Reproductive Health fellowship. Her other front ‘Women for Afghan Women’ is funded by OSF.

Genocide

Having set up Islamophobia and Fascism, next in line was genocide. The prophet to predict impending genocide (since 2019) in India is Gregory Stanton, founder ‘Genocide Watch’. His ‘Cambodian Genocide Project’ was funded by Open Society Institute. Coincidence?

Caste Fault Line

While caste is a major concern for Indian society, for some strange reason the poster girl for Dalit discourse is US born and raised activist Thenmozhi Soundarajan (Dalit Diva), who set-up ‘Equality Labs’. Guess who provides the required grants: OSF.

Incidentally, Dalit Diva is also a Jamaat darling, associated with the same nexus led by Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) and Justice For All (JFA). This is not surprising how a shallow report by Equality Lab managed to influence not only MNCs but local governments, and gets substantial media space.

Before Dalit Diva, former journalist, VT Rajsekhar was the face of Dalit/Caste discourse in India. Presently, VT Rajsekhar’s son, Salil Shetty is VP of OSF. Shetty has previously worked at Amnesty International and Action Aid India (banned for receiving foreign funds).

Shetty’s predecessor at Action Aid was Harsh Mander, ex-Member of National Advisory Council (super cabinet). He is on the advisory board of Delhi-based ‘Quill Foundation’ that runs a fabricated DOTO Database, used by US-based Pak-Jamaat nexus to paint ‘Islamophobia’ narrative.

Mander was one of the advisors of “The Justice Foundation”, founded by the ISI handler and separatist Ayyub Thakur. Mander is, incidentally, also the former chairman of OSF’s Human Rights Initiative Advisory Board.

Corruption

The Rafale Deal between India and France faced prolonged corruption accusations globally. The French NGO — Sherpa Association had filed the complaint in France. Sherpa is funded by the OSF.

Sherpa Association is funded by two other NGOs part of the OSF network — Sigrid Rausing Trust (SRT) and Charles Léopold Meyer Foundation for the Progress of Humankind (FPH). SRT members Mabel van Oranje and Chris Stone were Int. Advocacy Director & President respectively at OSF.

This labyrinth of activists and activism have succeeded in labelling India as Islamophobic, Fascist, and prone to genocide. These are used for ranking India’s falling freedom &and failing democracy by ‘Freedom House’ and ‘Reporters Without Borders’. They are also funded by OSF.

Once this art-work of Soros Gang has succeeded in painting India as ‘Islamophobic’ and ‘Fascist’ — the artist himself arrives on scene — to correct this democratic anomaly. It’s time to change the government in India.

But this is not the story. This is not even the beginning of the story. This is a prelude. The story coming soon — Magarmachh (Crocodile).