Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani dismissed claims of political allegiance in a statement expressing the group's commitment to infrastructure development across India, regardless of political affiliation.
“We are working in more than 25 states. Many people often say that Adani Group works only in BJP ruled states. See Kerala's Vijinjam port built at a cost of Rs 20,000 crore. Adani Group is ready to work with anyone as long as they don't do any politics,” Adani said at a private event in New Delhi.
Citing Vizhinjam Port, India's first deep-water container transshipment facility in Left Democratic Front (LDF)-ruled Kerala, Adani demonstrated the group's pan-India approach.
The port, operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, has already marked a milestone with the arrival of its first mother ship 'MV San Fernando' earlier this year. Equipped with state-of-the-art automation, it promises fast turnaround times and the ability to handle megamax containers.
Adani reiterated that infrastructure development depends on cooperation between the private sector and governments, regardless of political alignment. “Building infrastructure is the most difficult task. If it was easy, everyone would do it. It requires full involvement and patience,” he said, adding that the benefits of such investments require time and effort.
The billionaire entrepreneur also shared his vision of Dharavi, one of the world's largest slums. He promised to transform it into an eternal legacy. “Personally, I always think how this project will give dignity to a million people. It was tried three times in the last 40 years, but it failed. I want to make it a reality in the next 10-50 years so that the people of Dharavi remember it in the next 50 years,” Adani said.
Reflecting on his own journey from humble beginnings, Adani shared, “I didn't complete college or even my first year. I come from a very humble background with no exposure. As I close my eyes I wonder how I got to where I am today with no family background, money or education.
On the simplicity of life, Adani remarked, “No one is here permanently. Life becomes simple when you understand this. “