New Delhi, Aug 13 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today trained its guns at Gautam Adani, saying a summons was issued by a US court against the businessman but the Indian government didn’t act on it in an alleged bid to shield him.
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed the US District Court for Eastern New York had issued the summons in September 2024 related to alleged corruption involving Rs 2,200 crore, but it remained unserved due to government inaction.
“Remarkably, six months have passed, yet the summons have not reached Adani. The reason? India’s Law and Justice Department, under the Central Government, has not served it. In cases like this, international treaties ensure that governments cooperate in delivering legal documents. But in Adani’s case, the Indian Government has failed to act,” Saurabh Bharadwaj said.
The case, filed by US Department of Justice, alleges violations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act concerning Adani’s energy projects that secured American investments.
Bharadwaj contrasted this with BJP’s past demands for opposition leaders to face legal processes.
The AAP leader cited instances where the Adani Group secured contracts in Kenya, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh after PM Modi’s visits, though no wrongdoing has been proven.
“Until now, these were only allegations. But the U.S. Department of Justice summons is evidence—proof that the Modi Government is actively shielding Adani from an ongoing judicial process abroad. This is direct interference to protect a crony from corruption proceedings, and it is deeply damaging to our nation’s credibility,” concluded Saurabh Bharadwaj.
