Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) “Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai” slogan primarily benefits billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, particularly in the context of the controversial Dharavi redevelopment project. Gandhi, speaking at a press conference in Mumbai on November 18, claimed that the slogan is a tool designed to facilitate Adani’s acquisition of prime land worth Rs.1 lakh crore, a process he attributes to Adani’s close ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gandhi characterized the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly elections as a battle between the rich, represented by corporate interests, and the poor, specifically those from the Dharavi slum. He alleged, “Adani Realty is receiving land worth ₹1 lakh crore, thanks to his proximity to Modi.” He further criticized the tendering process for the Dharavi redevelopment, claiming it rigged to protect Adani’s business interests over the rights of impoverished residents.
Gandhi’s statements extended beyond the Dharavi project. He accused central agencies of coercing industrialists to hand over projects to government-favored business figures. “The government overlooked the interests of the Dharavi residents to serve the industrialist.” The Congress and Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi will ensure the rightful return of land to the poor,” he stated.
Additionally, Gandhi pointed out that the government shifted several large projects initially planned for Maharashtra to other states, resulting in a loss of Rs.7 lakh crore in investments. He mentioned that the government moved an international financial services center valued at Rs.1.63 lakh crore, a Gail petrochemical project worth Rs.3,000 crore, and a Tata aircraft project valued at Rs.1.1 lakh crore.
Neither the BJP nor the Adani Group has responded to these accusations as of now. With the election campaign concluding on November 20, these remarks have intensified the political debate around the state’s future development.
 "Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai" slogan primarily benefits billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, particularly in the context of the controversial Dharavi redevelopment project.){kind=link}