Epstein Row: BJP vs Congress Over Kapil Sibal's 2010 Gala Mention

• BJP alleges Kapil Sibal received an award funded by Jeffrey Epstein at a 2010 New York event, demanding Rahul Gandhi's response.
• Congress dismisses the charge as baseless, with Sibal calling it 'rubbish' and stating the award was for educational collaboration.
• BJP spokespersons Pradeep Bhandari and Shehzad Poonawalla questioned Sibal's acceptance of the award and potential external influence on Congress government decisions.
• Congress's Pawan Khera clarified Sibal's name appeared in a 59-page document listing public events, not directly linked to Epstein's funding for the award.
• The controversy is part of an ongoing political dispute over Indian names in the 'Epstein files', with Congress also demanding Hardeep Singh Puri's resignation.