Another Goebbels-like Myth about Adani’s Power Deal Debunked

Opinion

Following the power purchase agreement with Adani, the Awami League government faced relentless criticism, particularly from members of the current interim government led by Muhammad Yunus and their supporters. Allegations circulated that the agreement was forged without adhering to proper legal procedures.

After taking office, the Yunus-led interim government formed a high-level inquiry committee involving international energy and legal experts under a directive from the High Court. The investigation concluded that the agreement had been made lawfully, debunking previous claims of corruption or illegitimacy.

This raises a critical question: why were such false narratives propagated during the Awami League’s tenure? The reason lies in the opposition’s reliance on anti-liberation and anti-India rhetoric, which underpins their political strategy. The smear campaign against the Adani power deal exemplifies this reliance on fabrications.

In reality, the Awami League did not engage in anti-national agreements. Recent months have seen India withdraw several agreements with Bangladesh, which the interim government has been unable to renegotiate, further affirming the baselessness of prior claims.

Ironically, the critics now avoid discussing these agreements altogether. Their silence underscores the lack of substance in their accusations, as the fabricated controversies fail to withstand scrutiny.

-Azam Khan
Analyst, Blogger and Online Activist.