Epstein Files Drop Mention of India’s PM Modi in 2017 Email — Sparks Controversy Amid Massive U.S. Document Release

Washington/New Delhi, January 31, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a massive trove of documents, videos, and images related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on January 30, 2026, fulfilling obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The dump includes over 3 million pages of records, thousands of videos, and around 180,000 images — one of the largest batches yet.

Among the newly public materials, a July 2017 email attributed to Epstein has drawn international attention, particularly in India, after it referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his landmark official visit to Israel that same month.

Details from the Controversial Email Reference

Reports circulating in Indian media quote the email as Epstein claiming that PM Modi “took advice,” “danced and sang in Israel for the benefit of the US president” (referring to then-President Donald Trump), and concluding with “IT WORKED!”

The email appears to boast about some form of influence during Modi’s historic July 2017 trip to Israel — the first by an Indian Prime Minister since diplomatic ties were fully established in 1992. The visit focused on defense, technology, agriculture, and strategic partnerships.

Crucially, no released documents show any direct contact, meeting, communication, or relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Epstein was notorious for name-dropping powerful figures, exaggerating connections, and fabricating influence in his communications.

India’s Official Response: “Trashy Ruminations” to Be Dismissed

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) quickly addressed the reports.

Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated:

“We have seen reports of an email message from the so-called Epstein files that has a reference to the Prime Minister and his visit to Israel. Beyond the fact of the Prime Minister’s official visit to Israel in July 2017, the rest of the allusions in the email are little more than trashy ruminations by a convicted criminal, which deserve to be dismissed with the utmost contempt.”

Indian government supporters and analysts emphasize that Epstein frequently inserted himself into global events without substantiation.

Opposition Reaction in India

Indian opposition figures, including Congress leaders, seized on the reference:

• Pawan Khera called it a “national shame” impacting India’s dignity, demanding clarity on any alleged “advice” and the phrase “IT WORKED!”
• Jairam Ramesh highlighted it as requiring explanation regarding any unexplained associations.

The BJP has largely refrained from extended commentary beyond the MEA’s position.

Broader Context of the DOJ Release

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the release, noting it complies with congressional mandates for transparency. The files cover Epstein’s communications with elites across politics, business, and academia — though officials stressed no evidence of criminal conduct by figures like former President Trump in these materials.

Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.

For American audiences, this India-related snippet is a minor footnote in a much larger release focused on Epstein’s U.S.-centric network and victims. No U.S. officials or major American figures have been tied to wrongdoing in this batch regarding the Modi reference.

ClickSuaNews.com will monitor any further releases, clarifications, or developments from this historic document dump.

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