American singer Mary Millben has publicly named billionaire George Soros as the financier behind ongoing protests in India, escalating her running online dispute with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke in a video message directed at young Indians. The remarks, made on 16 October 2026, go significantly further than her earlier posts on X, in which she had alleged that the CJP was being funded by 'select donors' from the United States without naming individuals.

What Millben Said

Responding to what she described as a frequently asked question about who is financing the protests, Millben stated: 'It's the same person or same group of people, certainly coming from America that's funding a lot of these protests across the world, particularly when you have a conservative leader at the top of the ticket or running the government. The name is George Soros and that whole machine of people are constantly funding a lot of these protests and chaos that's breaking out across the world.'

She further claimed that Dipke had himself posted on social media that Soros was his funder. However, Millben offered no independent evidence to support either claim.

Remarks on Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition

Millben also named Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in her remarks, saying: 'Rahul Gandhi and this young man, Dipke, do not carry the type of character or leadership that wants to work across the aisle, meaning work with the prime minister and the current government, and they are not bringing any kind of unity in the country with their protesting.' She added that they were 'not presenting any solutions' and that the protests 'carry no real substance.'

The protests she references — led by the CJP and opposition parties — have been taking place in Delhi, demanding the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged electoral roll tampering and the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise.

Praise for PM Modi and Election Integrity Claims

Millben called Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'one of the best leaders in the world,' citing what she described as his '25 years in public office, 12 years as prime minister, and three consecutive terms.' She dismissed allegations of election fraud, saying: 'That's not election fraud, folks. That's the power of the people who believe in a leader.' She predicted Modi 'will be re-elected in 2029' and characterised the opposition movement as 'short-lived.'

Civil Rights Comparison and Message to Dipke

Millben contrasted the Indian protests with the American civil rights movement, drawing comparisons to Antifa, Black Lives Matter, and demonstrations over the removal of monuments in the United States. She praised Martin Luther King Jr. for peaceful protest that produced the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act, arguing that genuine protest must be anchored in clear demands rather than 'chaos or destruction or confusion.'

Speaking directly to Dipke, a Boston University graduate, Millben said: 'If you were to take that talent, the ability to assemble people, the ability to use your voice, if you were to take that talent and use it for good, then you would, and you will be a force in India.' She urged him to engage with 'the prime minister and the leadership of India' constructively, adding: 'You will not be remembered when this protest season is over.'

Background on Millben's India Connection

Millben, known in the United States for her patriotic performances, sang India's national anthem at an event held during Prime Minister Modi's 2023 US visit. She expressed a desire to travel to India, saying: 'It's my hope to get over to India soon because I wanna see all of you and encourage you,' though she did not specify dates. She closed her message urging 'young patriots' to 'assemble and protest peacefully,' calling for a 'counter movement' of peace and unity against what she characterised as movements of chaos.

With the George Soros allegation now made explicitly on video — and without supporting evidence — the controversy is likely to draw further scrutiny both in India and internationally.