Indian police have raided the home of prominent environmental activist Harjeet Singh, alleging that he was paid nearly £500,000 to promote a global treaty aimed at curbing fossil fuel use. The raids were conducted by investigators from India's Enforcement Directorate (ED), who claim that Singh and his wife Jyoti Awasthi, co-founders of Satat Sampada (Nature Forever), were engaged in activities undermining the national interest.
According to the ED, Singh received large sums of money from climate campaign groups which had received funds from NGOs such as Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. However, the agency claims that these funds were intended to promote a treaty on fossil fuel non-proliferation within India, rather than for environmental purposes. The ED believes that this could expose India to international legal challenges and compromise its energy security.
The raid came after Singh attended COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil last year, where he was allegedly the subject of intelligence gathering by Indian authorities. Other activists who have taken part in climate campaigns deemed "inimical" to India's energy interests are also being investigated.
Satat Sampada, a company founded by Singh and his wife, has been under scrutiny due to allegations that it was used as a front for promoting the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. The ED claims that the organisation channelled foreign funds to further the agenda of the treaty in India on behalf of foreign influencer groups.
Singh and Awasthi have denied all allegations, stating that they started Satat Sampada with their own savings and that the organisation's growth was driven by consultancy services. They maintain that Singh's work is well-documented and that the allegations against him are baseless and misleading.
According to the ED, Singh received large sums of money from climate campaign groups which had received funds from NGOs such as Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. However, the agency claims that these funds were intended to promote a treaty on fossil fuel non-proliferation within India, rather than for environmental purposes. The ED believes that this could expose India to international legal challenges and compromise its energy security.
The raid came after Singh attended COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil last year, where he was allegedly the subject of intelligence gathering by Indian authorities. Other activists who have taken part in climate campaigns deemed "inimical" to India's energy interests are also being investigated.
Satat Sampada, a company founded by Singh and his wife, has been under scrutiny due to allegations that it was used as a front for promoting the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. The ED claims that the organisation channelled foreign funds to further the agenda of the treaty in India on behalf of foreign influencer groups.
Singh and Awasthi have denied all allegations, stating that they started Satat Sampada with their own savings and that the organisation's growth was driven by consultancy services. They maintain that Singh's work is well-documented and that the allegations against him are baseless and misleading.
. I don't think these Indian authorities have anything on Harjeet Singh, he's just trying to make a difference. This whole thing reeks of them being in bed with fossil fuel companies, you know? It's all about lining their own pockets instead of saving the world. The fact that they're claiming it's all about promoting the treaty within India is total BS. I mean, what's really going on here is a power struggle between those who want to save the planet and those who don't care 
. This raid is just another example of governments trying to silence activists who speak truth to power 
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this news about harjeet singh and satat sampada is crazy like they're trying to silence environmental activists who actually care about climate change 
i mean if ur gonna investigate ppl u should at least make sure its not just a case of gov manipulating the narrative 
it's so unfair that ppl like Singh are being accused of getting paid 2 promote international treaties when really hes just doing his job 
& trying to raise awareness about climate change 
It's just another example of how governments and corporations try to silence environmental activists who dare to speak out against their interests. I mean, £500k sounds like a lot of money, but is it really that suspicious if Harjeet Singh is using it to promote a treaty on fossil fuel non-proliferation? 
I'm not saying Singh is innocent or anything, but come on, shouldn't we at least consider the possibility that he's just doing his job as an environmental activist?
... I mean, what's going on in India? 
How can you really know where your money's going? But still, £500k is a pretty big chunk of change... 
I hope the allegations against them are just that - allegations. I don't think we should be afraid to speak out about the things that matter, even if it's unpopular with those in power.
. I mean, what's really going on behind closed doors? 
I guess we'll have to wait and see how this all plays out... 
this just isn't right 
I mean, if he got £500k to promote climate action, shouldn't that be a good thing? 
If Singh's work is as transparent as he says, why the raid? 
. this kind of thing always makes me think about how important it is to speak out against injustices and fight for what's right, even if it's hard 
just heard about this crazy raid on Harjeet Singh's home... like what even is going on here? 
. The fact that they're claiming the funds were meant for fossil fuel non-proliferation in India is suspicious, especially since Satat Sampada was supposedly started with their own money. I hope Singh and his wife can prove their innocence and show us what's really going on behind closed doors 
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Can't we just focus on finding solutions to our energy problems without all the drama and politics? 
. We need more transparency and accountability, not less