Adani Indictment: Rahul Gandhi’s statement puts Revanth Reddy in a fix
Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday, the Congress MP, while replying to a query that Congress governments in Telangana and Karnataka had signed agreements with Adani, said all those involved with Adani should be investigated, irrespective of who that was
Hyderabad: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s demand to initiate action against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has landed his own party’s Chief Minister in Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, in a spot of bother since Revanth Reddy has recently been signing deals and receiving donations from Adani.
Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday, the Congress MP, while replying to a query that Congress governments in Telangana and Karnataka had signed agreements with Adani, said all those involved with Adani should be investigated, irrespective of who that was.
“Adaniji should be arrested and whoever is involved in the issue, an investigation should be conducted on them. Irrespective of who is and where he hails from,” he said, also pointing out that it was not just Congress governments in Telangana and Karnataka but those in Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Chattisgarh had also signed contracts with Adani.
“Wherever it happened, irrespective of whether it is an opposition or BJP government, investigation should be conducted and punishment should be given. But the main aspect is that the kingpin should go to jail, be arrested, investigated and interrogated. Efforts should be made to trace out who is behind the entire case,” Rahul Gandhi said.
At the World Economic Forum, Davos in January this year, Adani Group had signed four agreements with Telangana government for an investment of Rs.12,400 crore in different sectors. These include Rs.5000 crore for setting up two pumped storage projects of 1350 MW capacity.
Adani Enterprises will invest over Rs.5000 crore in a 100 MW data centre to be powered by renewable energy.
Ambuja Cements will set up a 6 MTPA cement plant at a cost of Rs.1400 crore in 70 acres. Similarly, Adani Defence Systems and Technologies will invest over Rs.1000 crore towards research, development, design, manufacturing and integration of counter-drone and missile systems at Adani Aerospace Park.
This apart, on October 19, Gautam Adani had met the Chief Minister and donated Rs.100 crore for the Young India Skills University being set up in the State.
During a press conference in Maharashtra on November 9, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had welcomed Adani Group’s investments and donations.
“Modiji is giving money to Adani but I am taking money from Adani’s pocket,” he had said.
With Rahul Gandhi stating that all those involved in deals with Adani should also be probed, Revanth Reddy’s stance is in focus now.
