On March 18, 2025, India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid on the Bengaluru office of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), an organization founded by billionaire George Soros. The operation was launched under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), with authorities citing irregularities in OSF’s handling of foreign direct investment (FDI). This decisive action also extended to international human rights organizations tied to OSF, reflecting a comprehensive probe into its financial dealings.
Since its entry into India in 1999, OSF has funded initiatives under the guise of promoting democracy and transparency. Yet, these efforts have long raised concerns, particularly among the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has accused Soros of leveraging his vast globalist network to meddle in India’s sovereignty. Tensions peaked during the 2023 Adani-Hindenburg controversy when Soros publicly linked the Adani group’s financial woes to potential political setbacks for Prime Minister Narendra Modi—a statement widely seen as evidence of OSF’s agenda to destabilize India.
Indian media outlets, including India Today and The Times of India, have underscored the raid’s firm legal grounding under FEMA. On social media, a wave of support has emerged, with many praising the ED’s move as a critical step to uphold financial integrity and counter foreign influence. While some critics question the timing, suggesting political motives, the raid aligns with India’s broader push to regulate foreign-funded entities that flout national laws.
This operation marks a significant stand against organizations like OSF, whose globalist ambitions often clash with India’s interests. It serves as a warning to similar groups, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with Indian regulations. As developments unfold, OSF’s next steps—and their ripple effects on India’s stance toward such foundations—will be under close scrutiny.
