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'Entirely incorrect': PM's advisor Shamika Ravi says never received money directly from George Soros


Published on 2024-12-12 00:23:13 - Business Today
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  • Shamika Ravi said that the George Soros' foundation funded Indian School of Business (ISB) when she was an assistant professor but no money came directly to any faculty member.

Shamika Ravi, an advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has refuted claims made by Congress leader Pawan Khera that she received funds from George Soros. Ravi clarified that she has never received any money directly from Soros or any of his affiliated organizations. She emphasized that her research and work are funded by her employer, the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), and that she has not engaged in any financial transactions with Soros. Ravi described Khera's statements as "entirely incorrect" and misleading, asserting that her professional integrity and the independence of her research remain uncompromised. This response comes amidst political controversy and accusations regarding foreign funding and influence in Indian politics.

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