Bill Gates Pulls Out of India Summit Amid Epstein Controversy
Bill Gates will not speak at a major summit in India. His philanthropic organization confirmed the withdrawal. This happened hours before his scheduled keynote address in Delhi.The Gates Foundation explained the decision. It came after “careful consideration.” They wanted “to ensure the focus remains on the summit’s key priorities.” However, the statement did not elaborate further.
Controversy Surrounding Epstein Ties
This Bill Gates India summit withdrawal comes amid renewed scrutiny. New files released by the US Department of Justice in January named Gates. These documents relate to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Gates’s spokesperson responded forcefully to the claims. They called the allegations “absolutely absurd and completely false.” The billionaire has previously admitted regretting spending time with Epstein.
Previous Statements
Gates has addressed this issue before. He acknowledged meetings with Epstein were a mistake. Therefore, the controversy follows him despite his denials.The summit continues without its headline speaker. Organizers must now adjust their program. The focus remains on artificial intelligence in India, despite the distraction.
