BRS MPs stage protests in Parliament, demanding for JPC probe into Hindenburg-Adani issue

BRS members staged protests along with the Opposition members demanding for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Hindenburg-Adani issue.

Hyderabad: Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha reverberated with the slogans raised by the BRS members along with the Opposition members demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the Hindenburg-Adani issue. For sixth consecutive day on Monday, both the Houses were adjourned for Tuesday without any discussion as the Centre did not yield to the Opposition’s demand.

The Opposition parties accused the government of stalling Parliament and finding ways to divert attention from their demand for a JPC probe into the Adani issue. The BRS MPs took out a rally from the Parliament building to Vijay Chowk raising slogans “Modi Down Down”, “Order for JPC probe on Adani, safeguard democratic values of India”, and “Centre’s tyranny must end” among others.

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Addressing the joint press conference of the Opposition parties, BRS Parliamentary Party leader K Keshava Rao said they have been demanding an inquiry into the Adani issue from day one of the Budget session. “We are not satisfied with the Supreme Court probe. Adani (Group) has taken over many companies. We want a JPC probe. It is a political scam. This is not a simple scandal or a scam, it is more than that. It is going to affect the economy and people’s money,” he asserted. He reminded that the Opposition parties were not asking for any favour.

BRS Lok Sabha floor leader Nama Nageshwara Rao said several opposition leaders have been harassed through misuse of ED and other agencies. However, the BJP was trying to divert the people’s attention and adjourning the Parliament to avoid discussion on the people’s issues. He said the Centre was evading answers to issues raised by the Opposition.

“The treasury benches are trying to play the role of the Opposition parties by disrupting the proceedings and diverting the issues raised by the Opposition parties, leading to adjournment of the Parliament which was never witnessed in independent India. Lakhs of people have invested in LIC, SBI and other banks and companies which are now being diverted to fund the Adani Group. In the wake of the Hindenburg report, there is a need to allay their fears by ordering for a JPC probe into the entire issue,” he demanded.

Minutes after proceedings started in both the Houses at 11 am, the BRS MPs rushed into the well, along with members from AAP and other Opposition parties. They demanded for JPC probe on the Adani Group. They raised slogans against the Centre and continued their protests, leading to adjournment of both the Houses.