Congress maintains that the closure of Hindenburg Research does not equate to a clean chit for Adani Group and PM Modi, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation. They underscore serious allegations ranging from securities law violations to misuse of investigative agencies and bribery. The Swiss prosecutors freezing Adani-linked accounts and the cancellation of Adani projects in several countries add gravity to the accusations.
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