BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi Requests State Department Clarification on OCCRP Allegations

• BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi argues that allegations made by the party against the U.S. State Department regarding the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) were based on a report by French publication Mediapart.

• Trivedi argues that the U.S. State Department should clarify if they are involved in such activities and if not, withdraw their support from OCCRP organizations.

• Trivedi also notes that the last election in India was the only time a foreign government had alleged interference in the electoral process, with the Russian government making the allegations.

• The U.S. State Department responded by stating that the U.S. government supports professional development and capacity building training for journalists and that a free and independent press is essential for democracy.