Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in India's Lok Sabha, has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of compromising national interests to protect industrialist Gautam Adani. This criticism follows reports from The New York Times that the US Justice Department is poised to drop fraud charges against Adani, who was indicted along with his nephew and others in November 2024. Gandhi stated that Modi did not sign a trade deal but rather a 'deal' to secure Adani's release. Congress's Jairam Ramesh echoed these sentiments, questioning the motives behind Modi's acceptance of a 'one-sided' trade pact with the US, which they argue could harm Indian farmers and local industries due to high tariffs. The allegations against Adani include offering bribes to Indian officials in exchange for favorable solar power agreements. The Congress party has consistently linked Modi's actions to Adani's legal troubles, suggesting that the Prime Minister's relationship with Adani has led to significant compromises in governance and national policy. This controversy has been a recurring theme in political discourse, especially as elections approach.