Key Takeaways
- The Rajya Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition protests over Adani group bribery and corruption allegations.
- A JPC investigation is being demanded to probe alleged misconduct, including corruption and bribery.
- The Opposition MPs accused the Adani group of financial irregularities and working with other authorities.
New Delhi: Amid Opposition protests over alleged bribery and fraud charges against Adani group by the US Justice department, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Wednesday soon after it convened.
The Opposition MPs demanded a JPC investigation to probe alleged misconduct, including corruption and bribery. They accused the Adani group of financial irregularities and working with other authorities.
Adani group has dismissed allegations as baseless.
Minutes after the House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar took up the day’s proceedings, several Opposition members demanded JPC investigation into the Adani issues. The House was first adjourned till 11:30 AM amid protest but was adjourned for the day as soon as re-convened for the day’s proceedings.
The Winter Session of the Parliament which commenced on November 25, 2024 has seen continued protests over Adani row.
“The House stands adjourned to meet at 11 AM on Thursday (28th November 2024),” announced Dhankhar as the Opposition members continued their protests.
