Parties in war of Words over Adani allegations

Rahul demands immediate arrest and interrogation of the industrialist

- ARCHIS MOHAN

Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday demanded the immediate arrest and interrogation of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani after the latter was charged in the United States (US) with bribery and fraud, and said the "indictment" had "vindicated" the position of the Congress, which has repeatedly flagged the issue.

Addressing a press conference in the afternoon at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, hours after US prosecutors accused Adani and associates of paying $265 million as bribe to Indian officials, the Congress leader said it was "now clear and established" that Adani had "broken both American and Indian laws".

"I can guarantee that Adani won't be arrested or investigated in India because the Modi government and the Prime Minister are protecting him," Gandhi said.

The Adani group denied the charges, saying the allegations were baseless and the conglomerate was compliant with all laws.