Adani Probe: Rahul Links Modi’s Soft Stance on Trump to US Pressure
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged a connection between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s perceived weakness in the face of former US President Donald Trump’s trade threats and an ongoing US investigation into the Adani Group’s financial dealings and India’s Russian oil imports.
Gandhi’s statement comes in the wake of Trump’s reported threat to impose higher tariffs on Indian goods following India’s purchase of discounted Russian oil. India responded with sharp criticism of the US and EU’s approach to sanctions against Russia.
The Congress leader suggests that the government’s muted response to Trump’s threats stems from concerns about the potential impact of the Adani probe on India-US relations. He claims this demonstrates a compromising of national interests.
This allegation raises serious questions about the government’s foreign policy strategy and its vulnerability to external pressures. The timing of these developments, coinciding with heightened geopolitical tensions, adds another layer of complexity to the narrative.
The opposition’s focus on this issue is likely to intensify in the coming weeks, adding fuel to the already heated political climate. This could significantly impact the upcoming state elections and shape the national discourse.
