Archive · 24 Aug 2026
BJP Chief Criticises Shivakumar’s Meeting With Adani Over Investments
Gautam Adani met Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar in Bengaluru.
The meeting lasted about an hour, according to Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shaik Baji.
BJP leaders criticised the Congress over the meeting.
They said Congress leaders often criticise Adani and other businessmen but still seek investments from them.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar said investments can help create jobs.
Shivakumar said this was their first meeting since he became Chief Minister.
He said Adani’s companies are doing significant work in Karnataka.
The disagreement is about whether the meeting shows hypocrisy or is simply part of attracting investment.
Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused the Congress of double standards over businesses and investments.
Chandrasekhar said Congress leaders criticise businessmen while Chief Ministers invite investment to create jobs.
Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shaik Baji demanded Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar’s resignation over the meeting.
Gautam Adani met Shivakumar at the Chief Minister’s residence in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Shivakumar said it was their first meeting since he became Chief Minister and described the interaction as a courtesy meeting.
- Who
- Gautam Adani, Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shaik Baji.
- What
- Bharatiya Janata Party leaders criticised the Congress after Adani met Shivakumar, alleging inconsistent positions on businessmen and investment.
- When
- Adani met Shivakumar on Sunday; Chandrasekhar and Baji commented on the meeting on Monday.
- Where
- Shivakumar’s Sadashivanagar residence in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- BJP leaders said the meeting highlighted the Congress’s alleged double standards, while Shivakumar indicated that investment and business activity can support jobs and development.
BJP criticism
Investment-focused response
Meaning of the meeting
BJP criticism
Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Shaik Baji said the meeting exposed alleged Congress hypocrisy because Congress leaders criticise businessmen while meeting them for investment discussions.
Investment-focused response
D. K. Shivakumar said it was his first meeting with Gautam Adani since becoming Chief Minister and described the visit as a courtesy interaction.
Business and development
BJP criticism
BJP leaders said Congress and Communist parties oppose industrialists despite public demand for development and employment.
Investment-focused response
Chandrasekhar acknowledged that Chief Ministers understand the importance of inviting investment to create jobs; Shivakumar said Adani’s companies are doing significant work in Karnataka.
- Meeting participants
- Gautam Adani and Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar
- Meeting location
- Shivakumar’s Sadashivanagar residence in Bengaluru
- Meeting timing
- Sunday
- BJP criticism
- Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused the Congress of double standards and hypocrisy regarding businesses.
- Resignation demand
- Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shaik Baji called for Shivakumar’s resignation.
- Shivakumar’s explanation
- He said it was their first meeting since he became Chief Minister and described Adani’s visit as a courtesy.
- Investment rationale
- Chandrasekhar said inviting business investment can help create jobs.