New Delhi, April 24, 2025 — A controversial report by Sputnik India has triggered a storm in political and intelligence circles, claiming that Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad covertly hacked into the home servers of Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, in a bid to trace possible links between the Indian opposition and Hindenburg Research, the US-based short-seller behind the explosive January 2023 report on the Adani Group.
The report, citing unnamed sources, alleges that Mossad accessed encrypted communications and backchannel platforms from Pitroda’s U.S.-based systems. According to the claims, the operation was aimed at determining whether any individuals connected to the Indian National Congress, including Rahul Gandhi, had prior engagement or knowledge of Hindenburg’s controversial findings.
While Business Today and other credible outlets have not independently verified the allegations, the content has already ignited widespread speculation and calls for clarification.
Alleged Target: Adani and Modi?
The alleged covert operation reportedly focused on whether Congress leaders attempted to politically weaponize the Hindenburg revelations against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Sputnik’s report, the intelligence activity sought to unearth potential digital footprints or messages indicating collaboration or coordination.
The report also names Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as among those whose communications may have been reviewed or referenced. However, it offers no concrete evidence and relies solely on unnamed intelligence sources for its claims.
Hindenburg’s January 2023 Report: A Political Earthquake
Hindenburg Research’s scathing report on the Adani Group in January 2023 accused the conglomerate of:
Stock manipulation
Accounting irregularities
Using offshore shell entities to boost share prices and mislead investors
The report’s release led to a historic rout in Adani stocks, erasing over $100 billion in market capitalization. While the Adani Group strongly denied all charges, calling the report a “malicious mix of selective misinformation and stale, baseless claims,” it nonetheless prompted scrutiny from regulators and political leaders both in India and abroad.
Silence from All Sides
As of this writing, there has been no official response from:
Mossad or the Israeli government
Sam Pitroda
Rahul Gandhi
The Indian National Congress
Efforts to reach representatives from all involved parties have so far yielded no comment. If and when any of them release a statement, this story will be updated accordingly.
A Diplomatic Storm in the Making?
If the allegations prove true, it could have far-reaching implications for India-Israel diplomatic relations, as well as for the political narrative leading up to India’s next general elections. The very idea of a foreign intelligence agency monitoring opposition leaders in a sovereign democracy, particularly on U.S. soil, is bound to provoke significant debate.
Experts warn that even unverified allegations like these can shape public opinion, especially in the era of information warfare and electoral politics.
“Whether this is a geopolitical distraction or a real operation, the stakes are high. The timing is sensitive, and the implications are serious,” noted a New Delhi-based foreign affairs analyst.
