Naveen Jindal Slams FIR Against Anil Agarwal in Chhattisgarh Boiler Blast Probe
Bhubaneswar 18th April 2026: In a strong and unequivocal statement, Lok Sabha MP and Chairman Jindal Steel, Naveen Jindal has come out in support of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, raising serious concerns over due process and the manner in which the recent boiler blast accident in Singhitarai in Chhattisgarh is being handled.
Referring to the tragedy, Mr Jindal stated:
“The tragedy in Chhattisgarh is deeply painful. 20 families have lost everything. Proper compensation, livelihood support for the families, and a thorough investigation are non-negotiable.”
At the same time, he strongly questioned the decision to name Mr Agarwal in the FIR before the facts have been established:
“But naming Shri @AnilAgarwal_Ved Ji in the FIR before any investigation raises serious concerns. He is a self-made man from a humble and backward community background who built a global enterprise from scratch. He had no role in that plant’s operations.”
Highlighting the inconsistency in standards applied across sectors, Mr Jindal pointed out:
“When accidents happen in PSU plants or Railways, do we name the Chairman? We do not. The same standard must apply to the private sector too.”
He further underscored the importance of due process:
“Investigate first. Establish responsibility based on evidence. Then act.”
Linking the issue to the broader economic vision of the country, he added:
“India’s #ViksitBharat vision needs people like Shri Anil Agarwal to keep investing and building. That happens only when investors trust the system.”
Rallying support for Mr Agarwal on the injustice meted out to him, Mr Jindal appealed to leading industry bodies:
“Industry chambers @FollowCII, @ASSOCHAM4India, @ficci_india, @phdchamber and @ICC_Chamber, you have a responsibility beyond conferences and policy papers.”
“When due process is bypassed and investor confidence is threatened, as in the case of the baseless FIR filed against Shri Anil Agarwal Ji, your silence is not neutrality. It is a failure of your core mandate.”
“Speak up for justice and what is right. That is what you exist for.”
Mr Jindal’s remarks have added a significant voice to the ongoing debate around accountability, fairness, and the need to uphold due process, especially in matters that have far-reaching implications for India’s investment climate and institutional credibility.
