Epstein Trashed India in 2026 Files: "You Would Hate It"

The January 30, 2026, release of Department of Justice records has revealed Jeffrey Epstein’s private disdain for India, contrasting sharply with his public attempts to court the country’s business and political elite. According to the files, Epstein frequently used derogatory language to describe India in correspondence with Boris Nikolic, a former science advisor to Bill Gates.

The documents, released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, show that while Epstein was facilitating high-level meetings for Indian officials, he personally viewed the country with "extreme dislike."

The 2012 "Hate It" Exchange

A key exchange occurred in 2012 when Boris Nikolic was traveling through India on business for the Gates Foundation. Nikolic emailed Epstein from Delhi, complaining about being stranded in what he called "filthy" locations in the "middle of nowhere."

• Nikolic’s Warning: Nikolic wrote to Epstein, suggesting the financier stay far away: "You would HATE it."

• Epstein’s Support: Epstein responded supportively, validating Nikolic's complaints. In a separate 2014 email, Epstein was even more explicit, writing: “I want nothing to do with India, hot, smells like [expletive], filthy.”

• The "Leaving India" Memo: A later memo from Epstein’s private records simply stated: “Leaving India. HATE it,” reinforcing his refusal to invest personal time or assets in the region.

The Hardeep Singh Puri Connection

Despite his private trash-talking, Epstein maintained a transactional relationship with Hardeep Singh Puri, who served as India’s Ambassador to the UN (2009–2013) and later became a cabinet minister.

• Pitching "Make in India": Emails from 2014 and 2015 show Puri attempting to "excite" Epstein about India’s economic potential, specifically seeking to connect with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman through Epstein.

• Visa Favors: On October 24, 2014, Epstein emailed Puri requesting an expedited visa for an assistant to attend a wedding in India. Puri reportedly instructed senior consulate officials to "fast-track" the request immediately.

• Puri's 2026 Defense: Following the document leak, Puri denied any wrongdoing, stating his visits to Epstein’s Manhattan home in 2015 and 2017 were "strictly business-related."

The Modi "Advice" Claim

One of the most controversial elements of the 2026 files is a claim Epstein made regarding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2017 visit to Israel.

• The Email: Epstein wrote to an associate: "The Indian Prime Minister Modi took advice and danced and sang in Israel for the benefit of the US president. They had met a few weeks ago. IT WORKED."

• The Response: The Indian government has dismissed Epstein’s claims as "trashy ruminations" from a criminal and stated there is no evidence of any advisory relationship between the Prime Minister and Epstein.

Summary of "India Disdain" in 2026 Files

As of February 16, 2026, the revelations have caused significant political ripples in India, with opposition leaders demanding further clarity on why senior officials continued to seek "advice" and favors from a convicted sex offender.

Source - https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/us-news/stranded-in-delhi-epsteins-emails-to-ex-bill-gates-advisor-expose-india-hate-trash-talk/4127234/

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