In a pointed critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has called for the Prime Minister to attend the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament and confront the allegations surrounding the Adani Group. Gandhi’s remarks come as the Congress party, along with its INDIA bloc allies, continues to demand a thorough discussion regarding the indictment of Adani by U.S. authorities.
Taking to Facebook, Rahul Gandhi stated, “Modi ji sansad me aao, Adani par jaanch se mat ghabrao” (Modi ji, come to Parliament, don’t be afraid of investigation). His comments reflect the persistent pressure from the opposition to address the serious allegations against the Adani Group, which have been a focal point of contention since the session began.
MPs staged a symbolic protest by wearing masks that read, “Modi Adani, Bhai Bhai”
Earlier in the day, opposition MPs staged a symbolic protest by wearing masks that read, “Modi Adani, Bhai Bhai,” emphasizing their claims of a close relationship between the Prime Minister and the Adani Group. Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi were also seen holding copies of the Constitution, underscoring their assertion that constitutional rights have been violated in the context of the Adani issue.
Congress MP KC Venugopal remarked, “It is B. R. Ambedkar’s death anniversary, the person who gave the Constitution of India. The constitutional right has been violated here for Adani. We are doing a symbolic protest. Whenever the name of Adani comes, the government of India wants to divert the issue. Let them divert the issue; we will continue our protests.”
In response to the allegations made by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against directors of Adani Green, the Adani Group has firmly denied any wrongdoing. The BJP has also defended Prime Minister Modi, asserting that the allegations are baseless and emphasizing that the law will take its course.
“The US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission against directors of Adani Green are baseless and denied,” a BJP statement read. It further noted that, as per the U.S. Department of Justice, “the charges in the indictment are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.”
The Adani Group reiterated its commitment to maintaining the “highest standards of governance, transparency, and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions of its operations.”
The Winter Session of Parliament commenced on November 25 and is scheduled to continue until December 20, although both Houses have faced disruptions due to ongoing protests.
