Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Congress MP alleges favouritism in Adani road projects
A Congress leader, K C Venugopal, said the government is giving special treatment to the Adani group for road projects in Kerala.
He gave an example where a project was awarded for Rs 1,832 crore but sub-contracted for half that amount.
He called it a scam and said the government's model for these projects is flawed.
He also mentioned that the rupee is very weak against the dollar, making imports expensive.
Another leader, Dharmendra Yadav, said the government helps big companies but not farmers.
They both asked for investigations and better policies.
Congress MP K C Venugopal alleges favouritism in awarding road projects to Adani group in Kerala.
Azhiyoo-Vengalam stretch of NH 66 awarded to Adani for Rs 1,832 crore, sub-contracted for Rs 971 crore.
Venugopal terms it a 'highway scam' with costs as high as Rs 45 crore per km.
Bharat Mala project is 50% complete after 8 years, behind the 5-year schedule.
Dharmendra Yadav (SP) alleges government favours big corporates over farmers.
- Who
- K C Venugopal (Congress MP) and Dharmendra Yadav (SP)
- What
- Allegations of favouritism in road project awards to Adani group
- When
- December 15, 2023
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Allegations of high costs, sub-contracting, and economic concerns
- Project
- Azhiyoo-Vengalam stretch of NH 66
- Bid Amount
- Rs 1,832 crore
- Sub-contracted Amount
- Rs 971 crore
- Cost per km
- Rs 45 crore (Adani) vs Rs 23.7 crore (actual)
- Model
- Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)
- Project Completion
- 50% after 8 years (scheduled: 5 years)
- Currency Rate
- Rs 90 against a dollar
- IMF Grade
- C grade for India's national account statistics
