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Opposition parties in India have accused the Narendra Modi-led government of "gifting" 1,050 acres of land in the Pirpainti area of Bhagalpur, Bihar, to the Adani Group. The land was leased to the Adani Group for a nominal fee of ₹1 per year for 33 years for a 2,400 MW thermal power project.
The Adani power project
Project scope: Adani Power plans to invest approximately $3 billion (₹26,482 crore) to construct and operate the new power plant, which will have three units of 800 MW each.
Purpose: The project is intended to address Bihar's power shortages, with Adani Power signing a 25-year Power Supply Agreement with the Bihar State Power Generation Company.
Foundation stone: The foundation stone for the power plant was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 15, 2025.
Allegations of impropriety
Land acquisition: The Indian National Congress, led by Pawan Khera, alleged that the land was forcibly acquired from farmers. The opposition claims that the deal favors the Adani Group at the expense of the public.
Exorbitant power tariff: The Congress party and others have criticized the power purchase agreement, which sets the electricity price for Bihar residents at a higher rate (₹6.075 per unit) compared to other states like Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
Environmental concerns: Critics have pointed out the environmental impact, alleging that over 10 lakh fruit and teak trees were on the acquired land.
Allegations of cronyism: The opposition claims that the project was originally intended to be state-built, but was shifted to the Adani Group, alleging a pattern of transferring projects to Adani before state elections.
Responses to the allegations
Government and Adani silence: As of September 21, 2025, neither the central government, the Bihar government, nor the Adani Group has issued a public statement responding directly to the specific allegations regarding the land deal.
Development vs. exploitation: The controversy has sparked a debate between those who see the project as a necessary development for Bihar and those who view it as exploitation and "crony capitalism".
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