Chicago – July 15, 2025
Recently at a gathering in Hyderabad, Rahul Gandhi spoke about the connection between Narendra Modi and billionaire and businessmen Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. These claims have been made by him in the recent years as well.
Key Accusations & Bold Remarks:
“Modi works only for the benefit of Adani & Ambani”
In May 2024, at a rally in Hyderabad, Rahul Gandhi claimed the Modi government was “working only … for the benefit of Adani and Ambani,” accusing it of neglecting job creation and waiving ₹16 lakh crore in loans for 20–25 wealthy individuals, including the two tycoons.
“Adani & Ambani are the new ‘Rajas’, Modi works for them 24×7”
During a Bihar rally late May 2024, he described the rise of a new elite class of 22–25 “Rajas” — naming Adani and Ambani — and accused Modi of working around the clock for their benefit.
Challenged Modi: “Are you scared? Send CBI/ED to Adani‑Ambani”
After Modi accused Congress of receiving “tempo-loads of black money” from the duo, Rahul taunted him: “Modi ji, are you a little scared?” and dared the PM to direct investigative agencies to probe the businessmen, saying “if you are so sure, send the CBI and ED”.
“Saved by Adani‑Ambani”
Mocking Modi’s rare public mention of the tycoons, Rahul quipped: “When someone gets scared, he takes the names of people who he thinks can save them” — referencing the media storm around the Ambani wedding and Modi’s remarks.
“Modi is chowkidar for Ambani‑Adani”
Long before the 2024 campaign, Rahul had labeled Modi a “chowkidar” (watchman) not of the people, but of Adani and Ambani, accusing him of diverting public money to cronies in 2019.
“Government power used to build individual businesses”
In statements captured by The Indian Express, Rahul highlighted how Adani soared from being the 609th richest in 2014 to No. 2, saying the government power enabling such growth “should be a case study in business schools.” He criticized preferential contracts post-India–Israel visit, including airport, freight, and defense deals.
Rahul Gandhi’s repeated rhetoric paints a picture of “crony capitalism” under Modi — alleging favoritism, lack of transparency, and misallocation of public resources to mega-corporates. His calls for CBI and ED probes into businessmen are designed to put Modi on the defensive around these ties.
