The Dark Nexus: How Rajiv Gandhi Trust Sought Funds from Zakir Naik’s IRF
When the veil is lifted, what lies beneath the Congress ecosystem is a web of hypocrisy, dangerous alliances, and anti-national sympathies. One such example is the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) closely associated with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi which was exposed for soliciting donations from Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), an organization now banned in India under anti-terror laws.
This isn't a case of past error or coincidence. It's a pattern of aligning with radical and extremist elements, ignoring national security risks for political or financial gain.
The Donation Scandal: What Really Happened
In 2011, the IRF, led by Zakir Naik, allegedly donated ₹50 lakh to RGCT, followed by an additional ₹25 lakh totaling ₹75 lakh, routed in part through a Mumbai hospital.
According to documents seized by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and reported in the Times of India:
IRF passed a resolution in November 2011 stating that funds were being donated to RGCT and two other organizations based on applications received from them.
The first donation of ₹50 lakh was made openly. The second, ₹25 lakh, was attempted via M.H. Saboo Siddique Hospital and later Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital and KARM NGO possibly to avoid direct links.
These funds were clearly acknowledged in written resolutions, contradicting Congress’s later denials. At the time:
Sonia Gandhi was chairperson of RGCT and Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital Society.
Rahul Gandhi served as vice-president on the RGCT board.
Despite this, Congress claimed in 2016 that “no donation was solicited from IRF.” This lie was busted by IRF’s own board meeting minutes, where the applications from RGCT were specifically discussed and approved.
Who is Zakir Naik?
Zakir Naik is not just another preacher. He is:
- Banned in India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
- Accused of inspiring radical Islamist terror, including links to ISIS-inspired attacks.
- A fugitive, now sheltered in Malaysia, using Islamist sympathies and political protection to evade justice.
His organization, IRF:
Received heavy foreign funding.
Was under the radar of Indian and global intelligence agencies for spreading hate against Hindus, glorifying jihad, and recruiting youth into extremist ideologies.
RGCT’s Moral Collapse:
Receiving money from such a figure not once, but twice is unforgivable, especially for a trust led by a family that ruled India for decades.
The timeline of the scandal:
June 2011: IRF passes resolution to donate ₹50 lakh to RGCT.
November 2011: IRF discusses another ₹25 lakh based on RGCT’s application.
December 2011: ₹30 lakh sent to M.H. Saboo Siddique Hospital; ₹25 lakh to be routed to RGCT.
March & July 2012: IRF receives instructions from RGCT to change the beneficiary name to Kamla Nehru Hospital and later KARM.
2016: Congress denies receiving any funds from IRF after public outrage.
Clearly, there was not only solicitation of funds but also a cover-up.
A Bigger Question: How Deep Does This Go?
This incident raises alarming concerns:
1. How many other banned or dubious organizations have donated to Congress-led NGOs or trusts?
2. Were these donations used for political campaigns, social engineering, or personal gain?
3. Why did the Congress party lie even when IRF’s internal records clearly showed the opposite?
This isn’t just about ₹75 lakh. It’s about ideological compromise, dangerous affiliations, and the willingness to accept terror-linked money just for the sake of sustaining a corrupt dynasty.
Current Status (As of 2025)
1. IRF & Zakir Naik:
Zakir Naik remains in self-imposed exile in Malaysia.
IRF has been officially banned in India since 2016.
NIA has attached several properties of IRF under UAPA laws.
Efforts for his extradition continue, but he remains active on social media, giving lectures to Islamist audiences.
2. RGCT and Congress Trusts:
Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, RGCT, and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust were exposed in multiple audits for misuse of foreign funds, especially from Chinese organizations and foreign NGOs.
In 2023, the Ministry of Home Affairs cancelled their FCRA licenses, blocking them from receiving foreign donations.
Several of their land allotments and tax exemptions have been scrutinized or revoked.
The Pattern Is Clear:
This is not just about one transaction. It reveals:
A Congress ecosystem willing to take funds from radical Islamists, foreign governments (like China), and dubious NGOs.
A complete lack of accountability, masked under the veil of “charity.”
A dangerous ideology of appeasement that compromises national security for personal and political survival.
Conclusion: This Is Why Bharat Must Never Forget:
If any other political organization had sought funds from a terrorist-linked group like IRF, they would have been banned outright. But for the Gandhi family and Congress, there has always been a separate rulebook one written in hypocrisy, backed by a complicit media, and powered by a corrupt ecosystem.
-Not Just About the Past — It’s About the Pattern
While this scandal involving the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Zakir Naik’s IRF dates back to 2011–2012, it reveals a consistent pattern of dangerous liaisons and ideological compromises by the Congress ecosystem.
-Truth Has No Expiry Date
Some may argue that this topic is no longer relevant, but the moral and national implications remain. Accepting money knowingly or otherwise from a terror-linked outfit like IRF is not just an error of judgment; it is a breach of national trust.
-This Must Be Known to Every Indian
Even if this issue isn't in the current headlines, Bharat’s youth, thinkers, and future leaders must know how national interests were once sacrificed at the altar of political gain. History must not be hidden it must be learned from.
-Expose Now, Prevent Tomorrow
By bringing this topic to light again, we ensure that such alliances with anti-India forces do not repeat in the future. Public memory is short but national memory must be long.
Key References:
1. Times of India: An article titled "Rajiv Gandhi trust had applied to Zakir Naik's NGO for 'donations'" discusses how RGCT applied for donations from IRF and details the transactions that followed.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rajiv-gandhi-trust-had-applied-to-zakir-naiks-ngo-for-donations/articleshow/55628878.cms?utm_
2. Indian Express: The piece "Zakir Naik NGO 'planned' Rs 25 lakh aid to Rajiv trust via hospital" elaborates on the routing of funds through a Mumbai hospital and the complexities involved in the donation process.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/zakir-naik-irf-ngo-donation-mumbai-hospitals-trusts-fraud-4393879/?utm_
3. India Today: In "Zakir Naik gave Rajiv Gandhi trust Rs 50 lakh. Congress says returned, Naik says no," the article covers the political implications and the responses from both Congress and IRF regarding the donations.
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/sonia-rajiv-gandhi-foundation-zakir-naik-islamic-research-foundation-340231-2016-09-09?utm_
4. OpIndia: The article "The connection between Zakir Naik's NGO and the Congress" provides an analysis of the relationship between IRF and RGCT, including the donation details and the subsequent controversies.
5. Mint: "Congress says Zakir Naik's donation was returned in July" reports on Congress's statement about returning the donation amid the controversy.
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