‘Compromised PM forced to sell India’s interest’: Rahul as U.S. court dismisses Adani case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a U.S. federal judge's decision to permanently dismiss criminal charges against Gautam Adani. Gandhi alleged that the dismissal suggests a compromised government that is prioritizing corporate interests over national ones.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding corporate governance, alleged corruption, and the relationship between the ruling government and major business conglomerates.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a U.S. federal judge permanently dismissed criminal charges against Adan i Group Chairman Gautam Adani, saying there is much more to this than meets the eye as a "compromised PM" was forced to sell India's interest.
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha also claimed that India is paying a huge price for it.
In an X post, Mr. Gandhi shared a screenshot of a media report on the U.S. court approving the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss the charges against Mr. Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani.
"There is much more to this than meets the eye," he said in his post.
"A compromised PM was forced to sell India's interest. India is paying a huge price," the post read.
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