New Delhi: Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2.00 pm today, February 7, after Opposition Parliament members rushed to the Well of the House demanding an immediate discussion on the Adani Group issue and a response by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, The Lok Sabha was also adjourned till 1:30 pm following protests by Opposition MPs.
Notably, this is the fourth day in a row that the opposition's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the Adani-Hindenburg dispute has caused disruptions in the Parliament.
Earlier today, Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of the Congress, criticised the BJP for a JPC investigation into the incident.
"We're indicating that we'll participate in the conversation. But you agree with our demand for a thorough investigation and the creation of a JPC or CJI-monitored investigation into the Adani matter. Why do you feel anxious? Why can't you do it, and what's wrong with this? They are avoiding conversation, not us, he claimed.
He also accused BJP of "lying" regarding the functioning of Parliament.
"Even before we can raise a point, they adjourn the House. They simply state that the House is out of order without mentioning our notices. Did you attempt to make it work? They fabricate that we cause a commotion. BJP is a master of deception. They have received training in deceiving others.
Following a report by a US-based short seller Hindenburg Research that made allegations against some companies of the Adani group, the opposition parties are calling for discussion regarding investments by LIC, public sector banks, and financial institutions "in companies losing market value, endangering the savings of crores of Indians."
On January 24, a report by the US-based Hindenburg Research surfaced, asserting that the Adani Group had weak economic fundamentals and was, among other things, engaged in stock manipulation and accounting fraud. The revelation sparked a sell-off of all Adani Group firms' shares.
The Rajya Sabha chairman today expressed his support for the governments and citizens of Turkey and Syria, whose lives have been upended by events of such immense power.
"A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.8 on the Richter Scale ripped through Turkey and Syria on February 6, followed by a series of earthquakes causing enormous devastation, loss of life, and damage to infrastructure in both countries," Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said in his address to the Upper House today.
\According to media reports, about 4,000 people died. The authorities in those countries received immediate aid from our nation in the form of NDRF search and rescue teams, specially trained dogs, medical supplies, and other equipment. The governments and people of Turkey and Syria are in our thoughts and prayers, Dhankar said.
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