Norwegian Diplomat Questions US Allegations Against Adani Group

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Erik Solheim, a Norwegian diplomat and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme, has criticised the US government report targeting the Adani Group, labelling it as an example of "American overreach."

Speaking out on global media coverage of the report, Solheim asked, "When will American overreach stop?"

The US indictment alleges that individuals connected to the Adani Group discussed offering bribes to obtain solar energy contracts in India.

Solheim, however, noted the absence of evidence showing any actual bribe payments or the involvement of Adani's top leaders.

He added that such moves by US authorities obstruct India's efforts to transition to green energy and disrupt one of the country's largest economic powerhouses.

"When will American overreach stop? The last week global media have been full of stories about indictment against the Adani Group by an American Prosecutor. It is time the world starts asking when American overreach will stop. Let's turn the table for a second and assume that an Indian Court charged top American business executives for crimes allegedly done in the US. Would this be acceptable to America? Would American media find it appropriate?" he posted on X.

"Added it is now clear that the accusations are not against the top Adani leaders, Gautam and Sagar Adani. Nor is there evidence that bribes were paid by Adani executives to Indian government officials. The indictment solely rests on claims that bribes were promised or discussed," Solheim said.

Solheim, who is also the former Norwegian environment minister and under-secretary of the United Nations, argued that "American overreach" carries real-life consequences that impact people's lives.

He added that the report forces the Adani Group to waste resources in courts rather than building solar and wind plants.

"It's time to put a stop to American overreach!" he said.

The Adani Group has rejected the charges as baseless.

In a statement, the conglomerate clarified that none of its directors or listed firms were accused of wrongdoing.

The report, it said, rests on claims of promised or discussed bribes, with no proof of execution.

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