The non-biological PM’s long-standing relationship with the Adani Group is globally well known – and poses a tremendous risk for India’s foreign policy and economic interests oversea

Jairam Ramesh
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It was expected to happen and it has today. Kenya has cancelled the airport and power transmission deals of the Modani Group.

The non-biological PM’s long-standing relationship with the Adani Group is globally well known – and poses a tremendous risk for India’s foreign policy and economic interests overseas. Remember, former Kenyan PM Railo Odinga – who is under attack for favouritism to the Adani Group – admitted that he was introduced to the businessman over a decade ago by the-then CM of Gujarat, who also lobbied aggressively for the A Group.

This is not an isolated instance. Just yesterday, the High Court in Dhaka ordered an inquiry into Bangladesh’s controversial power purchase agreement with Adani. The inquiry is to be completed in two months.

Our nation’s foreign policy cannot be subordinated to the interests of just one business conglomerate. Modani’s sweetheart deals just bring us disrepute. This is a foreign policy disaster which will cloud our soft power for years to come