Modi says ‘personal matters’ like Adani indictment not discussed with Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that he did not discuss “personal matters” – such as the legal challenges faced by billionaire Gautam Adani in the United States – in a meeting with President Donald Trump.

Modi was visiting the US on Wednesday and Thursday.

Opposition leaders criticised Modi’s remarks, accusing him of trying to hide the corruption allegations against Adani while abroad.

At a joint press conference with Trump in Washington DC, Modi was asked whether the two had discussed Adani’s indictment in New York for his alleged role in a multibillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme.

The journalist said that Adani was “perceived as an ally” of the prime minister.

“First of all, India is a democratic country and our culture is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” Modi responded. “We treat the world as a family, and I treat every Indian as one of my own. Secondly, on such personal matters, the leaders of two countries neither meet, nor sit together, nor hold discussions.”

VIDEO | In response to a query regarding industrialist Gautam Adani, PM Modi (@narendramodi) says: “First of all, India is a democratic country and our culture is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. We treat the world as a family, and I treat every Indian as one of my own. Secondly, leaders… pic.twitter.com/ZGzlrUi0SI

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