‘What will US do if India refuses…’: Congressman warns Joe Biden over Gautam Adani bribery probe
Live MintA United States Congressman has warned the ongoing Joe Biden administration of risking America's critical alliance with India over its decision to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. Terming it “selective”, the US lawmaker said such actions could risk damaging critical alliances with key partners such as India. In a letter to US Attorney General Merrick B Garland, Congressman Lance Gooden asked: “What will the US do if India refuses to comply with an extradition request.” Lance Gooden also raised the “selective prosecution of foreign entities” by the US Justice Department and how it could harm the alliances of the country. “The Department of Justice’s selective actions risk damaging critical alliances with key partners like India, one of America’s strongest allies in the Asia-Pacific region,” Gooden said in his letter dated January 7.