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Gautam Adani Meets Karnataka CM, Sparks Political Speculation

Gautam Adani's unscheduled meeting with Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar has generated political buzz amid a pending tunnel project decision.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Gautam Adani visited the residence of Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday, an unscheduled meeting that has garnered political speculation. According to government sources, Adani, who was attending a private function in Bengaluru South, stopped by the Chief Minister's residence while on his way to the airport.

The meeting occurred after Adani had visited the ashram of Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji in Kanakapura. While details of the discussions have not been disclosed, the timing of the meeting has raised eyebrows, especially as it coincides with the government's consideration of a tunnel project.

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On the following day, the government amended two laws aimed at clearing legal hurdles for the said tunnel road project. This legislative move has faced criticism from petitioners, who argue that it constitutes a retroactive legitimization of violations.

The dynamics surrounding Adani's meeting with Shivakumar and the subsequent legislative changes have fueled discussions regarding potential influences and political maneuvering in Karnataka.

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