The CPI also claimed that the failure to probe these serious charges levelled by PM Modi would be “seen as siding with corruption and cronyism, contrary to the interests of our country.”
“While speaking at an election rally in Karimnagar, Telangana on 8th of May, 2024, you accused two businessmen of donating ‘tempo-loads’ of black money to a particular political party.These two business houses, the Adani Group and the Ambani-led Reliance Group have roused controversies before due to business malpractices and were frequently accused of crony capitalism. Their proximity to you also came to light in the form of you using their planes etc. They both were awarded several contracts and projects in controversial manners,” the letter read, as per shared by agency.
Vishwam highlighted the Hindenburg Research report which accused Adani Group of malpriactices and said that the BJP came for the company’s defence. He also mentioned about the parliament session that was “washed out” due to the treasury bench’s stout refusal to discuss the Adani wrongdoings and denying a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe.
The Rajya Sabha MP further stated that when he raised the issue of Adani and Ambani then the BJP members called his remarks demeaning to the wealth-creators of the country like Adani and Ambani.
“It is heartening that you, as the Head of the Government, finally accepted the malpractices, lobbying, hoarding of black money and attempts to influence elections by Adani and Ambani. In light of the serious accusations made by none other than the Prime Minister of India, I urge you to direct agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Income Tax (IT) authorities to thoroughly probe the wrongdoings by Adani and Ambani and unearth the hoards of black money from them, as you claimed is in their possession,” he said in the letter.
“Members of your party, the BJP, who defended these ‘wealth-creators’ should also apologise to the country for misleading claims, contrary to your own assertion on the existence of “tempo-loads” and “bags” of black money with these corporates. Failure in probing these serious charges levelled by yourself would be seen as siding with corruption and cronyism, contrary to the interests of our country. Entire country awaits decisive action from your side on corruption, black money and cronyism,” as per the letter.
