Raila Odinga’s Comments On Gautam Adani Spark Backlash In India
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s backing for Adani Group Limited’s proposal to take over Kenya’s main airport appears to have sparked substantial criticism, both domestically and internationally.
In a recent televised news briefing, the opposition leader expressed his unflinching support for the Indian giant while emphasizing the country’s need to upgrade infrastructure in crucial sectors such as transportation, energy, and information communication and technology (ICT).
During his Sunday midday speech, Odinga described how India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced him to Gautam Adani and organized a Kenyan delegation visit to assess the Adani Group’s projects in Gujarat State.
“When I was the Prime Minister of Kenya, I was introduced to the company and its activities by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was the chief minister of the State of Gujarat,” Raila stated.
“Indeed, Prime Minister Modi organised for Kenya to visit Gujarat and I had the opportunity to visit this company’s infrastructure projects.”
Mzee Raila Odinga amesema Adani ni mweupe kama pamba. Raila is now focusing on Gachagua’s impeachment and defending Ruto’s illegality. Give Raila money, and he will be your choir master. pic.twitter.com/hEqgT7serX
— Cornelius K. Ronoh (@itskipronoh) October 13, 2024
While discussing Adani’s close ties with Modi’s administration, Odinga expressed confidence in the Adani Group’s ability to carry out its mandate under the Public-Private Partnership agreement made with President William Ruto’s administration.
However, his remarks have sparked outrage among Indian authorities, including MPs and political pundits, who have reportedly chastised the Asian country’s Prime Minister for unfairly promoting the Adani Group over other local enterprises.
Pawan Khera, an Indian politician, stated in a brief statement that the Adani Group began controlling crucial projects in India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office.
According to the Congressman, Adani has dominated the country’s news, notably India’s foreign affairs, during the previous ten years.
“This has been the story of India’s foreign policy for the last 10 years; By Adani, for Adani, of Adani,” commented Khera.
Shailesh Kushwaha, the country’s political analyst, agreed with the lawmaker’s thoughts.
Kushwaha also targeted Modi, stating that Gautam Adani’s company benefited the most from PM Modi’s foreign tours.
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Kushwaha went on to say that the majority of Adani’s projects outside India, whether in the neighbourhood or further away, were launched within months of the Prime Minister’s visit to the foreign country or during a meeting with other Heads of State.
“Adani Group is getting the biggest benefit from Modi ji’s foreign visit. Most Adani projects outside India, whether in the neighbourhood or further afield, were announced within months of Modi visiting the country or meeting its head of state,” commented the Indian political analyst.
“Prime Minister Modi is working as Adani’s agent in foreign countries – first, it was disclosed by a Sri Lankan government official, now by Kenya’s former Prime Minister,” claimed Ashok Swain, a Professor of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University in Sweden.
Meanwhile, Odinga’s remarks sparked intense controversy locally, with some Kenyans accusing the former Prime Minister of conspiring with the government despite his early commitment to support the public.
Raila Odinga’s Comments On Gautam Adani Spark Backlash In India
