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Smriti Irani slams Congress for disrupting proceedings in Parliament

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By PTI

KOLKATA: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday slammed the Congress for disrupting the proceedings in Parliament demanding an impartial investigation into the allegations of fraud towards billionaire Gautam Adani’s firms that triggered an unprecedented inventory crash.

She alleged it’s a reflection of the animosity the celebration has in the direction of President Droupadi Murmu from the day she took workplace.

Parliament was adjourned for the second consecutive day on Friday with out transacting any enterprise after the Opposition stepped up its demand for an impartial investigation into the allegations of fraud towards billionaire Gautam Adani’s firms that triggered an unprecedented inventory crash.

Proceedings in each Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha had been disrupted as Opposition members raised slogans demanding a dialogue and a JPC probe into the fraud-allegation-triggered rout.

“The government has repeatedly said they are open for any conversation, but why would it not begin (not allow) with a vote of thanks to the President’s speech? That the Opposition has always taken a stand which is anti-President of India is known to every citizen of the country,” the Union Women and Child Development minister mentioned whereas addressing a press convention right here.

She alleged that it had been the political mandate of the Congress celebration to not present respect to the President of India.

“That President Droupadi Murmu has given a speech which lays not only the foundation of the future of India but also exhibits our present potential, the issues that need to debate…and thanks to be given to the hon’ble president of India,” she mentioned.

“Why would the Congress party deny that respect to the President of India? But I am not surprised that they will deny respect to the President of India because that has been their political mandate from the day the hon’ble President took office,” she mentioned.

Reacting to Irani’s allegations, the Leader of the Congress celebration in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, dubbed it baseless.

“The union minister doesn’t know the rules and regulations of the House. The allegations against us are baseless. Due to the investment made by LIC, SBI in Adani Group, the money of common citizens of the country is sinking. The Opposition demands an inquiry into the entire matter,” he informed PTI.

Adani Group has misplaced greater than USD 100 billion in market worth since Hindenburg Research accused it of inventory manipulation and accounting fraud within the January 24 report.

The group has denied any wrongdoing and has threatened to sue Hindenburg.

KOLKATA: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday slammed the Congress for disrupting the proceedings in Parliament demanding an impartial investigation into the allegations of fraud towards billionaire Gautam Adani’s firms that triggered an unprecedented inventory crash.

She alleged it’s a reflection of the animosity the celebration has in the direction of President Droupadi Murmu from the day she took workplace.

Parliament was adjourned for the second consecutive day on Friday with out transacting any enterprise after the Opposition stepped up its demand for an impartial investigation into the allegations of fraud towards billionaire Gautam Adani’s firms that triggered an unprecedented inventory crash.

Proceedings in each Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha had been disrupted as Opposition members raised slogans demanding a dialogue and a JPC probe into the fraud-allegation-triggered rout.

“The government has repeatedly said they are open for any conversation, but why would it not begin (not allow) with a vote of thanks to the President’s speech? That the Opposition has always taken a stand which is anti-President of India is known to every citizen of the country,” the Union Women and Child Development minister mentioned whereas addressing a press convention right here.

She alleged that it had been the political mandate of the Congress celebration to not present respect to the President of India.

“That President Droupadi Murmu has given a speech which lays not only the foundation of the future of India but also exhibits our present potential, the issues that need to debate…and thanks to be given to the hon’ble president of India,” she mentioned.

“Why would the Congress party deny that respect to the President of India? But I am not surprised that they will deny respect to the President of India because that has been their political mandate from the day the hon’ble President took office,” she mentioned.

Reacting to Irani’s allegations, the Leader of the Congress celebration in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, dubbed it baseless.

“The union minister doesn’t know the rules and regulations of the House. The allegations against us are baseless. Due to the investment made by LIC, SBI in Adani Group, the money of common citizens of the country is sinking. The Opposition demands an inquiry into the entire matter,” he informed PTI.

Adani Group has misplaced greater than USD 100 billion in market worth since Hindenburg Research accused it of inventory manipulation and accounting fraud within the January 24 report.

The group has denied any wrongdoing and has threatened to sue Hindenburg.