'Much more to this': Rahul targets PM Modi after US court drops case against Adani

'Much more to this than meets the eye': Rahul targets PM Modi after US court drops case against Adani TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 12, 2026, 09:09 IST Comments Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reacted sharply to Gautam Adani's acquittal by a US court and targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the development.In a post on X, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha said, "There is much more to this than meets the eye. A compromised PM was forced to sell India’s interest. India is paying a huge price." A US federal judge in New York on Monday dismissed the nearly two-year-old criminal case against Adani and the other accused. The US Department of Justice had sought dismissal of the charges, citing six “overlapping bases”, including that the case involved foreign conduct, India had not found “actionable misconduct”, no money had been lost on securities issued and there were “extraordinary proof problems”.The case, filed in November 2024, accused Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and six others of conspiracy to bribe Indian government officials to secure a solar power contract. The Adani Group had denied the allegations and said its companies and executives had acted in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Judge Nicholas Garaufis had earlier questioned the DOJ's decision to drop the case and sought further explanation for the move. The DOJ had argued that the defendants were foreign nationals who had never appeared in the US and were unlikely to do so.Adani, meanwhile, welcomed the court's decision, saying: “Throughout this challenging period, our faith in truth, fairness and the rule of law remained unwavering. My deepest gratitude to those who never lost faith in us, in the system and in India’s capacity for justice,” according to the supplied text. The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most."