Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being unable to confront US President Donald Trump’s repeated trade threats due to an ongoing US investigation into the Adani Group. Gandhi’s remarks follow Trump’s announcement that he will “very substantially” increase tariffs on India within 24 hours, citing its purchase of Russian oil.

In a post on X, Gandhi stated, “India, please understand: The reason PM Modi cannot stand up to President Trump despite his repeated threats is the ongoing U.S. investigation into Adani. One threat is to expose the financial links between Modi, AA, and Russian oil deals. Modi’s hands are tied.” Neither the government nor the Adani Group has responded to these allegations.

The US investigation, unsealed in a New York court in November 2024, accuses Gautam Adani and seven others, including his nephew Sagar, of paying approximately USD 265 million in bribes to Indian officials between 2020 and 2024 to secure lucrative solar energy contracts, expected to yield USD 2 billion in profits over 20 years.

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Gandhi’s allegations intensify scrutiny on Modi’s silence, raising questions about the interplay of international trade, domestic politics, and the Adani investigation.

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