Rahul Gandhi's demands probe against Adani's 'protector' Madhabi Puri Buch

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday slammed Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chief Madhabi Puri Buch for allegedly protecting Gautam Adani.

While addressing a press conference, the leader of opposition demanded immediate arrest of the industrialist, after he was charged in the US for alleged bribery and fraud. Rahul further said that Adani's "protector" and Sebi chairperson Buch should be removed from her post and be probed.

The Congress leader said it is now pretty clear and established in the US that the businessman has broken Indian as well as American laws. However, the Adani Group has denied the allegations, calling it baseless.


Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek hain to safe hain' slogan, Rahul said that as long as the Prime Minister and Adani are together, they are safe in India.

He said Adani should be arrested immediately and interrogated, and his "protector" and Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch should be removed from her post probed.

Rahul further said he will raise the issue during the Winter session of Parliament beginning Monday.

He also said the demand of the opposition for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe stands.

"I can guarantee that Adani won't be arrested or investigated in India because the Modi government was protecting him," the Congress leader alleged.

He said investigations should cover all states, irrespective of which party was in power.

(With inputs from agencies)