Modi strikes back as Adani sparks wild week in Indian politics

PM says 'mudslinging' strengthens BJP; criticism from Rahul Gandhi 'expunged'

The crisis at Adani Group this week fueled a war of words in India's Parliament as well as street protests by opposition supporters. (Source photos by Reuters)

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

February 10, 2023 18:21 JST

Updated on February 10, 2023 20:04 JST

NEW DELHI -- The crisis enveloping Indian conglomerate Adani Group spawned a political storm this week, with the opposition attempting to tie the government to the scandal and an unfazed Prime Minister Narendra Modi hitting back by claiming the trust of 1.4 billion people shields him against false accusations.