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Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, dismissed allegations of political favoritism in a statement affirming the group’s commitment to infrastructure development across India, irrespective of its political affiliations.
“We are working in almost more than 25 states. Many people often say that Adani Group only works in BJP-ruled states. See the Vizhinjam port in Kerala, built for Rs 20,000 crore. Adani Group is willing to work with anyone as long as they do not play politics,” Adani said during a private event in New Delhi.
Citing the Vizhinjam port, India’s first deep-water container transshipment facility in Kerala, ruled by the Left Democratic Front (LDF), Adani illustrated the group’s pan-India approach.
Operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd., the port has already marked a milestone with the arrival of its first mother ship, ‘MV San Fernando’, earlier this year. Equipped with cutting-edge automation, it promises faster response times and the ability to handle megamax container ships.
Adani reiterated that infrastructure development depends on collaboration between the private sector and governments, regardless of political alignment. “Building infrastructure is the most difficult job. If it were easy, everyone would have done it. It requires deep involvement and patience,” he said, adding that return on such investments requires time and perseverance.
The billionaire businessman also shared his vision of Dharavi, one of the largest slums in the world. He promised to transform it into a lasting legacy. “Personally, I always think about how this project can bring dignity to a million people. It has been tried three times in the last 40 years, but failed. I want to make it a reality in the next 5-10 years, so that the people of Dharavi remember it for the next 50 years,” Adani said.
Reflecting on his own journey from his humble beginnings, Adani shared, “I didn’t complete college even my first year. I come from a very humble background with no exposure. When I close my eyes, I wonder how I got to this position today without family background, money or education.”
On the simplicity of life, Adani commented: “No one has come here permanently. When one understands this, life becomes simple.”
