Police detain a supporter of India's main opposition Congress party during a protest against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, after he was indicted in New York over his role in an alleged multibillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme, in New Delhi, India, November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

News that Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s empire faces U.S. fraud charges could not be timed worse for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economy.

“Wherever Modiji visits—be it Malaysia, Israel, Singapore, or Kenya—Adani gets contracts. Recently, Kenya canceled an Adani contract under public pressure. Why is Adani favored over other reputed investors?” Kharge questioned.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for peaceful parliamentary proceedings shortly before opposition lawmakers demanded a debate about billionaire Gautam Adani, forcing proceedings to be adjourned.

Adani, 62, one of Asia’s richest men, was thrust into the spotlight last week when U.S. prosecutors in New York charged him and seven of his associates with securities fraud.

Indian opposition parties demanded a probe on Thursday into allegations of wrongdoing by the Adani Group and said they would raise the issue in parliament.

Hundreds of supporters of India’s main opposition party have protested against billionaire Gautam Adani, who was recently indicted in the U.S. for alleged fraud and bribery, and accused the government