Rahul's Hollow Demand Against Adani Puts Revanth in Fix, Exposes His Hypocrisy

New Delhi: Congress leer Rahul Gandhi ’s call for action against ani Group chairman Gautam ani has exposed his hollow claims and contrictions within his own party, putting Telangana Congress Chief A. Revanth Reddy in a fix. Reddy, who has been actively signing agreements and receiving donations from ani Group, now finds himself in spotlight amid Gandhi’s demands to initiate action against ani Group chairman Gautam ani after billionaire industrialist was charged in US for alleged bribery and fraud.

What Did Rahul Gandhi Say?

dressing a press conference hours after US prosecutors charged ani and associates for allegedly paying USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials, Congress leer said it is now pretty clear and established in US that businessman has broken Indian as well as American laws.

ani group denied charges, saying allegations by US prosecutors are baseless and conglomerate is compliant with all laws. It also said that all possible legal recourse will be sought.

He said ani should be arrested immediately and interrogated while his "protector" and SEBI chairperson Mhabi Puri Buch should be removed from her post and a probe should be initiated.

Gandhi furr said he would raise issue during Winter session of Parliament, which would begin on Monday. entire opposition is toger on matter and will jointly raise issue, he ded. 

Revanth Reddy, Congress in Fix

On October 19, Gautam ani met Telangana Chief Minister and donated ₹100 crore toward Young India Skills University, which is being established in state. During a press conference in Maharashtra on November 9, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy openly welcomed ani Group's investments and donations. 

"A delegation from ani Foundation, led by Chairperson of ani Group, Gautam ani, met with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to hand over a donation cheque of Rs 100 crore towards establishment of Young India Skills University," Chief Minister’s Office h posted on X. office also noted that ani expressed continued support for state's youth empowerment initiatives.

Earlier this year in January, at World Economic Forum in Davos, ani Group signed 4 agreements with Telangana government, committing an investment of ₹12,400 crore across various sectors. se included ₹5,000 crore for establishment of two pumped storage projects with a combined capacity of 1,350 MW.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress' Hypocrisy Exposed

Now, with Rahul Gandhi's demand to arrest ani, his hypocrisy—and that of Congress party—has come under intense scrutiny. Despite Gandhi’s vocal criticism of ani, Congress leers like Revanth Reddy have been actively engaging with ani Group, signing multi-crore deals and accepting donations.

This glaring contriction raises serious questions about credibility of Gandhi’s rhetoric. If Congress leership truly believes in holding ani accountable, it begs question: why are y continuing to collaborate with his empire at state level? Gandhi’s call for an investigation seems less about principle and more about political posturing, leaving Congress party looking increasingly disconnected from its own actions.

ani Group Denies All Charges 

ani group denied charges of paying bribe to secure favourable terms for solar power contracts, saying allegations by US prosecutors are baseless and conglomerate is compliant with all laws. It said all possible legal recourse will be sought.

“ allegations me by US Department of Justice and US Securities and Exchange Commission against directors of ani Green are baseless and denied,” group spokesperson said in a statement.

Billionaire Gautam ani has been charged by US prosecutors for allegedly being part of a scheme to pay over USD 250 million (about Rs 2,100 crore) bribe to Indian officials in exchange of favourable terms for solar power contracts.

Commenting on development, spokesperson pointed to a US Department of Justice statement that said “ charges in indictment are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty”.

“ ani Group has always upheld and is stefastly committed to maintaining highest standards of governance, transparency and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions of its operations. We assure our stakeholders, partners and employees that we are a law-abiding organisation, fully compliant with all laws,” spokesperson ded.